Support Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today!

- 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 review our current vacancies.

- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is 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.
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug services. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services). We work to a modern, evidence based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here:
Located in Fyshwick, Canberra Recovery Service provides a 24-hour residential rehabilitation centre and community-based programs.

Our service provides:

- A safe, drug-free environment in order to establish a healthier lifestyle
- Comprehensive assessment, individualised treatment/recovery plans and case management
- Holistic treatment service that focus on physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing, individualised 1-1 sessions, facilitated groups and living skills training

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Support Worker to welcome and support clients through the process of alcohol and other drug withdrawal and residential rehabilitation. Other key responsibilities include:

- Provide appropriate support to participants in line with established frameworks and TSA policy and procedure
- Assist case workers and nursing staff to address client needs, administer the program, contribute to case plans and provide supervision to participants.
- Assist with incoming calls and visitors to the centre
- Ensure a safe and substance free environment ensuring risks are identified and managed including de-escalation of situations
- Effective relationships are established with clients that encourage self-determination and participation

HOURS AND SALARY

Part-time position. The service requires a commitment to work a set-days and shifts to cover 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm including some weekends. Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 3

You will have
- Knowledge and experience of working within AOD and/or mental health setting
- Good understanding of risk management
- Ability to work across a 24-hour roster
- Experience working with complex needs/co-morbidities
- Minimum of Certificate IV level qualification in a relevant discipline (AOD, Community Services, Case Management) including core AOD Units (or willing to undertake/complete during employment).
- Availability for a range of shifts including overnight shifts
- High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and negotiate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Good planning, organisational, problem solving and evaluation skills.
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences
- A current Australian Drivers Licence
- Be able to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

WHAT WE OFFER
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
- Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
- Supportive and encouraging organisation
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
- people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
- people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

POSITION DESCRIPTION and ENQUIRIES
- Please address the SELECTION CRITERIA in a cover letter along with CV when applying
- 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. W_
- 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_