Aboriginal alcohol and other drugs worker

WHOs Sydney; Windsor; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WHOs Sydney – Windsor NSW seeks an Aboriginal AOD Worker to join the Hawkesbury Region Day Program on a full-time basis. You will deliver culturally safe, community-focused AOD services to clients and work within a supportive team.

Applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and possess qualifications in AOD or related fields, with knowledge of harm reduction and strong written and verbal communication skills. Police clearance and salary packaging are available.

Qualifications

• Qualifications or undertaking study in AOD or related fields.
• Knowledge of AOD, mental health or related fields.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills and computer use.
• Knowledge of AOD Harm Reduction approach.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal specific community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide the WHOS Day Program range of services to clients in a culturally safe manner.
• Deliver AOD information sessions in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Liaise with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal allied service providers.
• Provide a range of AOD support services, including assessment, referral, case work and group support.

Skills

AOD knowledge

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

Harm reduction

Aboriginal services knowledge

Education

AOD-related field study

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Aboriginal alcohol and other drugs worker

WHOs Sydney – Windsor NSW

Full time

1d ago , from Network Of Alcohol And Other Drugs Agencies (Nada)

We Help Ourselves (WHOS) provides a range of alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment programs in NSW and Queensland. Information on the range of services provided by WHOS can be found at www.whos.com.au

WHOS Hawkesbury Region Day Program, located at Windsor, has a full-time position available for an Aboriginal AOD Worker. Part-time or job share arrangements may be considered.

This position is available to Aboriginal identified applicants only.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will contribute to culturally respectful, community focused services aimed at improving the social and emotional wellbeing of clients of the service.

Key responsibilities for the position are to provide the WHOS Day Program range of services to clients in a culturally safe and sensitive manner.

The successful applicant will provide the following in a culturally safe manner:

• Support to Aboriginal people to remain connected with the service
• AOD information sessions in a culturally appropriate manner
• Liaison with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal allied service providers
• A range of AOD support services, assessment & referral, case work & group support

Remuneration:

• SCHADSI Award, based on qualifications and experience.
• Salary packaging is available.
• Applicants must provide a current National Police Clearance Check.

Requirements

Being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a requirement for this position.

• Qualifications or undertaking study in AOD or related fields
• Knowledge of AOD, mental health or related fields
• Sound written and verbal communication skills and computer use
• Knowledge of AOD Harm Reduction approach
• Knowledge of Aboriginal specific community services