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About the role
We are seeking a dedicatedAOD Case Workerwith Bridgelink for Women! You will provide intensive AOD case management and outreach support to women, and those who identify as women, who are at risk of homelessness in the Barwon region.
Responsibilities include
- Assess women and women with children (including forensic clients) utilising approved screening, assessment, and risk assessment tools, ensuring all sections are completed
- Provide evidence-based case management and interventions in line with AOD training and qualifications
- Provide outreach services and support to women and accompanying children
- Make referrals and link clients into appropriate community supports as per care plans
- Identify and report any risks to clients, staff, and TSA to the Non-Residential Services Team Leader
This is a permanent part-time position, 30.4 hours per week, based in Corio, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.
What you will have
- Experience in delivery of AOD/Mental Health client interventions
- Experience working with/a solid understanding of the drivers and consequences of substance use/misuse for women
- Experience in the Homelessness sector
- Minimum 4 AOD competency units
- Must complete compulsory training or other requirements required by state legislation with regards to family violence, children, vulnerable persons, and privacy
Benefits working at The Salvation Army
- We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
