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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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a value driven and proactive Team Leader Non Residential Services, AOD and Mental Health Services to provide leadership, supervision and coordination to the non-residential AOD & Mental Health team and programs.

Reporting to the AOD and MH Services Nurse Manager this is a permanent full-time position located in Corio.

You will successfully

• Monitor compliance with funding, organisational and legislative requirements
• Monitor client interventions and progress through regular meetings with non-residential program team members and SAMIS reports
• Monitor service delivery methods to promote best practice standards in line with the AOD National Model of Care
• Facilitate relevant team meetings and client case reviews with the non-residential team
• Network with relevant organisations and agencies to promote holistic and shared care of clients and the promotion of the program
• Recruit, select and induct staff
• Conduct regular (at least monthly) supervision for all direct reports
• Manage people performance in accordance with HR policy and relevant Awards
• Facilitate and source professional development for staff
• Provide reports (oral and/or written) to Manager in a timely manner as requested
• Contribute to funding body reports & submissions in a timely manner as requested by the Manager
• Promote and contribute to a safe workplace

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare or other relevant human services discipline
• Minimum Cert IV in AOD or the 4 core units
• Qualifications in frontline management desirable
• Experience in AOD and or MH direct service delivery
• Experience in managing a small team
• A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

What we offer

• As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

Enquiries

Maree Lavecchia at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - AOD & Mental Health Services - Corio enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. So do not delay in submitting your application today!

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

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.