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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.

Bridgehaven Women's Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Program offers an 18 bed residential program for women (and their accompanying children) with alcohol & other drugs misuse issues. The four month residential program is followed by a 6 to 8 weeks aftercare program. The program supports women to develop greater reflective capacity, feel more in charge of their emotions and lives and engage in healthy, sustainable relationships. It also assists women to transition toward healthy, independent living.

 Bridgehaven oversees the management of the Eunike Women's AOD Supported Accommodation Program which assists women to maintain a substance free lifestyle in appropriate and affordable housing for independent living.

about the role

Case Management: Supports clients to set and achieve goals through establishing and monitoring a case management plan; Supports clients to strengthen external networks and access support post exit.

This is a permanent fulltime ongoing position that sits within the Victoria AOD Service Stream. The position reports to the Senior Case Clinician based at Bridgehaven.

QUALIFICATIONS & MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualification in social work, psychology, addiction counselling or related discipline.
• Certificate IV(or equivalent) in the application of AOD interventions or the four competencies required to work within the AOD Sector or a willingness to work towards obtaining these within the first 12 months of employment.
• Working with Children Check
• Mandatory National Police Check
• Current Victorian Drivers License

SELECTION CRITERIA

Specialist Capabilities:

• Case management: Excellent case management knowledge and practice, particularly in working with women with complex needs
• Alcohol & Other Drugs: Knowledge of AOD sector; Understands and applies AOD models, approaches, theories and practices when dealing with service users; well-developed knowledge of the issues and challenges facing women who use alcohol and other drugs and a clear understanding of harm minimisation approaches
• Family Violence and Homelessness: Understanding of the complex and diverse needs of women and their children experiencing family violence and homelessness
• Trauma informed practice: Knowledge and practice experience in providing case management with a trauma lens for women and their children

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.