AOD Support Worker

AOD Support Worker

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).

About The Role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive AOD Support Worker, at our CBD location. Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a casual position. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Award, level 3. The Sobering Up Unit is our 30-bed facility that provides monitoring, shelter, support, referrals and advocacy for persons who are assessed as requiring a safe place to sober up or recover from the immediate effects of alcohol and drug use. The unit also caters for people apprehended under the Public Intoxication Act (PIA) in South Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand issues faced by and be able to work respectfully with all clients including those who are ATSI, CALD and LGBTIQ as well as work professionally with team members, clients and other agencies
• Monitor clients utilising the service according to current practice policy and procedures
• Be cognisant of new policies and procedures and how they may manifest themselves in service delivery
• Accurately collect client and service delivery data on SAMIS
• Accurately keep client records and ensure they are maintained in line with current policy and procedures an well as file and record case notes up to date
• Collaborate with team members in completing rostered tasks and caring for clients

You Will Have

• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services AOD or equivalent
• A working knowledge of accommodation and support options relevant to clients with complex support needs and substance use issues
• A commitment to working with homeless people and an understanding of their needs
• Have a sound understanding of the risks, and able to work with clients with a high complexity of need and respond to individual changing needs
• Working with Childrens Check
• Hold a current SA Drivers License (highly desirable)
• A willingness to undergo a National Police check
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate

What We Offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.