At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide after-hours support for residents in a drug rehabilitation program.
- Company: Join The Salvation Army, one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, salary packaging, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in AOD or Mental Health and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
The 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.
The After-Hours Support Worker provides after-hours support for residents within the Bridge Program, an AOD recovery treatment centre. The role involves ensuring program policy compliance during after-hours, supporting case workers, assessing client needs, and managing immediate/crisis situations outside of business hours.
The Bridge Alcohol and Other Drug recovery Program operates within the Tasmanian Division of The Salvation Army Southern Territory (TSA). As the After-Hours Support Worker, you will provide after hours support for residents of the Bridge Program and support a team of case workers by ensuring residents comply with policy and procedures of the program after hours. This is a fixed-term, part-time position (16 hours per week) based in Ulverstone, Tasmania. Salary will be paid in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 3. The successful candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts, including weekday sleepover shifts. Shift patterns include:
- Weekday sleepover shifts (Monday to Thursday): 4:00pm - 8:00am
- Friday and Saturday sleepover shifts: 4:00pm - 8:30am
- Weekend day shifts (Saturday and Sunday): 8:00am - 4:00pm
Flexibility to work across these shift types is essential.
What you will bring:
- Certificate IV level qualification in relevant field e.g. AOD or Mental Health or related field and/or relevant experience
- Ability to understand and respond to the needs of individuals experiencing AOD issues
- A current and valid First Aid Certificate
- A current Tasmanian Drivers licence
- A current Working with Vulnerable Persons Check
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check
What we offer:
- Maybe eligible to NFP 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
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.
The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you.
Our employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more. The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential.
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