• Deliver high-quality health support and education to clients that promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Deliver high-quality case management and outreach support to AOD clients that are in the Eunike AOD supported accommodation program.
• 12 Month Parental Leave Position

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Client Support - Health Interventions

• Co-ordinate in conjunction with the client's case clinician, the implementation of health aspects of care plans, and engage with the client to ensure their participation in the implementation
• Participate in medication times and observe the administering of medication
• Co-ordinate in conjunction with the client's case clinician, external medical appointments for clients engage with the client to ensure attendance and follow up where required
• Develop relationships with primary health providers and liaise or advocate on behalf of the client
• Ensure equipment for urinalysis and breathalysing is appropriated stocked and maintained
• Administer and record BAC screens and urine drug screens as required
• Use this instead - Review all UDS results and liaise with leader and manager accordingly

Client Support - Eunike

• Work with clients to agree to implement Individual Treatment Plans and goals
• Deliver effective and evidence-based individual interventions that support the implementation of the care plan
• Work cooperatively with other staff to ensure quality services are delivered to clients
• Regularly review Care Plan with clients
• Facilitate client engagement with external support networks as per Care Plan

Communication and Documentation

• Maintain high quality, up to date clinical case files that meet all legal and professional requirements
• Record of group attendance maintained as per agency protocols
• Client files maintained and transferred to other agencies within agreed protocols at end of residential stay
• Be proactive in communicating relevant information with other staff regarding client needs, progress or incidents in accordance with established protocols.
• All reportable incidents are documented and communicated in accordance with protocols

Health Education and Promotion

• Co-ordinate health education and promotion within Bridgehaven
• Assist and support clients through a range of interventions including groups, to improve understanding of health and wellbeing
• Work with housekeeping staff and clients to plan and deliver meal programs that promote healthy diet and nutrition and assists clients to develop practical skills for meal planning and preparation
• Develop thorough knowledge of the health service system in the localities relevant to the clients

Worker Health & Safety

• Maintain knowledge of and participate in relevant risk prevention
• Co-operate in achieving a safe and healthy workplace
• Comply with statutory requirements of the Salvation Army Policies and Procedures and all instructions of managerial and supervisory staff

Professional skills maintained and developed

• Participate in the Salvation Army Performance Appraisal process
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities
• Participate in Monthly Supervision
• Attend and participate in team meetings as rostered

Support delivery of program objectives

• Gain knowledge and experience of all interventions offered at Bridgehaven
• Support and encourage women to access and use house interventions
• Support participant's attempts to engage in spiritual experiences
• Show sensitivity and respect to participants and staff of diverse faiths and cultures

On-Call After Hours Duties

• Participate in the On-Call After Hours Duties as rostered

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree Qualification in Social Work, Psychology or other AOD related fields
• Certificate IV (or equivalent) in the application of AOD interventions or the four competencies required to work within the AOD Sector
• Minimum 3 years experience in AOD or related field