New ROADS is a supportive team of professionals providing holistic and innovative alcohol and other drug (AOD) and comorbidity services. We provide 1:1 counselling, group work, case management and residential rehabilitation across our services. This is an exciting time for you to be a part of the leadership team of New ROADS. We are Seeking a 0.6 Permanent Part Time (30 hrs/week) Senior Practitioner to join our New ROADS team in Metro Adelaide.

The New ROADS Senior Practitioner role incorporates a diverse mix of responsibilities including:

Undertake client centered coaching and supervision to New ROADS staff

Engage with the team and business unit to communicate relevant information, provide direction and guidance and effectively strengthen team performance and interaction

Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders

Work with the Service Manager and People and Culture, manage individual and team performance

Ability to be on call over a rotating roster

Evaluate service delivery processes, propose, develop and implement improvements

Help to break down the stigma associated with AOD and mental health issues

Be willing to Travel to Regional areas to promote service access, delivery and networking along with Supervision and support our regional Teams

About You

You will have professional experience in case work of AOD, co-morbidity, addiction and homelessness issues, demonstrated experience leading, coaching and mentoring a team, the ability to evaluate outcomes against expectations and experience engaging staff and building a positive working environment.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading not-for-profit organisation, working across South Australia through more than 90 community service programs. Our team of over 2000 staff and volunteers support and engage with more than 30,000 South Australians each year. We strive to build compassionate communities and great lives through community strengthening, quality service delivery and advocacy.

Why Work For Us?

In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.

How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay

Paid Maternity Leave

Early Intervention Physio Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and a current resume.

Closing date is midnight 29th June. Apply early; closing date subject to change.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.