Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 12th Jan 2021
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.
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: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/scribe/sites/auesalvos/files/need-help/AOD_National_Model_of_Care.pdf
We are currently seeking an experienced and values-driven Senior Youth Case Worker to lead a team of Youth Workers to provide support and case management to a range young people (aged 14 through to 25) with drug and alcohol issues, their families and carers in the Townsville area. You will ensure all activities provide quality care under a case management framework and in accordance with established procedures and in a culturally safe and appropriate manner.
This role will deliver appropriate drug and alcohol interventions, education and support and assessment and referral services in accordance with the TSA guidelines with the purpose of enhancing services to the community and supporting the achievement of the mission of TSA.
Responsibilities include:
Reporting to the Manager this position is located at our Townsville Recovery Services Centre, Rowes Bay.
This is a full time position, 38 hours per week fixed term to June 2021.
Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5.
TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:
Phillip Sterritt on [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Youth Case Worker - Townsville enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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.