AOD Team Leader

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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.
Why this role matters
Townsville Recovery Services (TRS) seeks to bring hope, healing and wholeness to all people adversely affected by alcohol, other drugs and gambling by providing a range of services and support to addicts, families and significant others whose lives have been affected by addiction.
Our centres are abstinence based, drug-free environments and our programmes provide a holistic treatment service that will help achieve physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.
About the role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive AOD Team Leader to provide leadership and complex case management activities while overseeing the work of case workers at Townsville Recovery Services.

You will successfully

• Oversee all aspects of Townsville Recovery Services(TRS) service delivery, including assessment, referral, admission, case management, group work and case load allocation.
• Monitor the performance of and provide support to therapeutic staff to deliver quality, efficient and effective services.
• In consultation with management identify and implement service delivery improvements.
• Assist with the development of policy and procedure.
• Support management and other staff in accreditation and quality assurance processes.

You will have

• Tertiary or other qualifications within Community Services, Social Work or similar discipline and/or extensive relevant experience.
• The relevant state Working with Children Check.
• QLD Driver Licence.
• Knowledge of or experience in the drug and alcohol service provision.
• Experience working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
• Experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and religions.
• Experience working in collaboration with other organisations to develop and tailor programs to meet clients’ needs.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with unpredictable situations and behaviour, violence and problems associated with substance abuse and psychiatric conditions.
• A high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to network, consult and negotiate with a range of internal and external clients and services.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is a permanent, full-time position based in Rowes Bay, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 6.
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)
• Flexible working conditions
• 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 National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

Please refer the Job description for details