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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
The Salvation Army's AOD Social Mission have been awarded a grant to open and operate an AOD Recovery Hub in Wagga Wagga, NSW. The Wagga Recovery Hub (WRH) will operate out of Wagga Salvos Corps and is tailored to meet the needs of people who are affected by AOD living in rural and regional areas, with services provided for people with co-occurring mental health issues, those who are at risk of homelessness, Aboriginal people, and people in contact with the criminal justice system.
Services include psychosocial interventions for AOD, homelessness support, mental health care, case management, AOD peer support groups and Aboriginal health care.
About this role
We are seeking a values-driven and proactive AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) Partnerships & Programs Coordinator to oversee the successful planning, and coordination, for the TSA Wagga Recovery Hub (WRH) AOD programs and services.
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 6.
You will successfully
* Manage the partnership between the four partner agencies involved in Wagga Recovery Hub (WRH) and the care coordination pathways for participants.
* Develop, maintain and coordinate the collaboration between WRH Partner and various stakeholders, ensuring the effective integration of AOD services into existing healthcare or community systems.
* Ensure service delivery targets are met, organisational and accreditation standards are achieved, and funding body requirements are met.
* Lead an effective and high functioning team of AOD Care Coordinators to deliver client-centred, trauma informed, recovery-oriented evidence- base practice for participants.
You will have
* A minimum Diploma level qualification and extensive experience in a relevant field.
* Relevant experience in supervising and managing staff.
* NSW Working With Children Check.
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