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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: www.salvationarmy.org.au/scribe/sites/auesalvos/files/need-help/AOD_National_Model_of_Care.pdf

The Bridge Programme's residential rehabilitation service operates over two sites:

Assessment: Approximately three weeks, based at Bridge House in Highgate.

Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre: A structured thirteen-week programme, based in Gosnells

Extended: For those seeking more time in a residential setting, based in Gosnells.

Non-residential options: The Bridge Programme offers two services on a non-residential basis:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Social Practitioner based at Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre will provide case management, AOD counselling, treatment- and exit-planning support to individuals experiencing problematic substance use in order to reduce harm and facilitate the cessation of use of substances of addiction. Individualised treatment plans are to be developed in collaboration with service consumers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a permanent full time position, 38 hours per week.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5

The successful applicant will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Tertiary qualification in the health/social sciences and/or extensive clinical practice.
• Sound knowledge of the alcohol and other drug sector.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and people.
• Demonstrated high level assessment and counselling skills.
• Demonstrated high level case management skills.
• Well developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Experience in facilitating education groups.
• Practical knowledge of available allied community sector services for the AOD client group.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients with complex needs including co-occurring AOD and mental health issues.
• Possession of a current driver's license and reliable vehicle.

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
• people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
• people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Gray on +61 459 600 278.

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.