Overdose Prevention Practitioner

The Salvation Army

Bendigo, VIC, Australia
Social, community, home care + disability services...
Assertive care & recovery coordination
Holistic client assessments
Evidence-based support delivery
The role involves providing support to clients at high risk of overdose through assertive Care & Recovery Coordination and Case Management

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing support to clients at high risk of overdose through assertive Care & Recovery Coordination and Case Management.
  • Employees will build trust and hope by empowering clients and families to navigate alcohol and other drug challenges together.
  • The organization offers salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free plus a meal entertainment benefit and generous paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing support to clients at high risk of overdose through assertive Care & Recovery Coordination and Case Management.

Salary

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 5; Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit; Generous Paid Parental leave and Purchased Leave Scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assertive Care & Recovery Coordination
  • Holistic client assessments
  • Evidence-based support delivery
  • Therapeutic relationship building
  • Accurate record keeping

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with vulnerable people
  • Strong community connection skills
  • Collaborative team player mindset
  • Client-led change championing

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in human services or social work
  • Relevant experience in alcohol and other drug sector
  • Current VIC drivers licence
  • Working with Children's Check
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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