ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER

We Help Ourselves; Windsor; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging available

Job summary

We Help Ourselves (WHOS) provides AOD treatment programs in NSW and Queensland, with the Windsor site hosting a full-time Aboriginal AOD Worker. The role is open to Aboriginal identified applicants only and may consider part-time arrangements.

Working within a supportive team, you will help deliver culturally respectful, community-focused services, providing the Day Program’s range of services to clients in a culturally safe manner.

Qualifications

• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a requirement for this position.
• Knowledge of AOD, mental health or related fields is desirable.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills and computer use.
• Knowledge of AOD Harm Reduction approach is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aboriginal identity requirement

AOD knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

AOD qualification or study

Related field study

Tools

None

Job description

ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER

ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER

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

Selection Criteria:

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

Remuneration:

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