- Make a difference
- Professional Team - Client Focussed
- Full salary sacrifice available-
Grace Cottage is part of a women's out-client service as part of our Bridge Program, supporting AOD clients. You will work with warm supportive co-workers in an industrial environment focussed on employee support and care, through a professional and multi disciplinary team and other agencies. You will facilitate the assessment, intake, provide one to one support, referral, educational/recreational support and case management activities for participants/residents, develop and monitor Individual Treatment Plans and maintain case management documentation, records, reports and data collection, utilising established case planning procedures. Essential Requirements and Experience - A commitment to the Christian faith and mission of The Salvation Army and an ability to offer pastoral assistance
- Tertiary or other qualifications within the Alcohol and Other Drugs, Community Services or Social Work sectors or similar discipline, or extensive relevant experience in AOD work
- Demonstrated ability to deal with unpredictable situations and behaviour, violence and problems associated with substance abuse and psychiatric conditions
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Driver's licence
- Imperative that the incumbent maintains an Alcohol, Drug and Gambling free presence at all times.
- Solid level of experience (minimum 2+ years) in the implementation of case management and systems for disadvantaged and/or complex needs participants.
- Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Other Faiths
- Experience working in collaboration with other organisations to develop and tailor programs to meet participants' needs.
- Desirable that the successful applicants have an understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing substance use disorders, mental ill health and other disabilities.
To be considered Selection Criteria must be addressed. Please send your application to David.Twivey@aue.salvationarmy.org Closing date 20th February |