Other (Community Services & Development) Are you passionate about supporting your community?Use your skills in being our new Senior Support Worker in Adelaide!About UsThe Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here - providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.The role you could playThe Senior Support Worker would be responsible for ensuring high quality service delivery is practiced and maintained, while also contributing to fostering a positive culture through effective leadership, modelling and mentoring support workers and students on placement.This is a casual position, located in Adelaide, SA. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 4 Award.Key responsibilitiesModel and teach professional, effective client interactions and care throughout individual treatment episodes; encompassing assessments, monitoring, harm minimisation, discretion, identification of risks, and co-morbidities.Keep up to date with AOD trends and be cognizant of TSA policies and procedures relevant to service delivery.Ensure all workers have training on how to accurately undertake all administrative tasks; maintaining client records, case notes, entering data, documenting, following up critical incidents, and recording CCTV footage accurately and in a timely fashion.Foster a collaborative approach to service delivery and continuous improvement within the team, by encouraging clear communication, providing regular supervision, training, and feedback promoting professional development and reflective practices leading to improved client outcomes.The ideal candidate would haveMinimum Certificate IV in Community Services AOD or equivalent.Demonstrated relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.Current SA Drivers Licence highly desirable.Working With Children Check.Current Accredited Comprehensive First Aid and CPR certificate.Benefits working with The Salvation ArmyNFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits.Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport.Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme.Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks.Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity.An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members.Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.How to ApplyIf you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.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 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 National Police Check.We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
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