Activities Officer - Jama Bana

Anglicare North Queensland Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 per FBT

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Chaplaincy Service

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Anglicare North Queensland Limited is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker to provide assertive support for clients with substance use in public settings. You will assist with case planning, referrals, and transportation to appointments while collaborating with the Bama Dakil Diversionary Centre and other agencies.

You will work to reduce alcohol and drug uptake, ensure safety, and link clients with health and social services.

Qualifications

• Recognised Certificate IV in Community Services (or equivalent) or enrolment in studies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients experiencing substance use, homelessness, mental health issues, or related challenges.
• Ability to network with First Responders and health services, and to comply with policies and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide assertive and respectful outreach and practical support to clients who are frequent users of substances in public places.
• Contribute to case planning, advocacy, referrals and transportation to appointments with mainstream or specialist services.
• Coordinate with the Bama Dakil Diversionary Centre and other referred clients from agencies such as Queensland Health and Corrective Services.

Skills

Rapport building

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Job description

As part of the Public Intoxication (Diversion) Service Stream this position provides assertive and respectful outreach, practicalsupport and targeted assistance to clients who are frequent users of substances in public places. Your efforts will focus onreducing the amount and frequency of uptake of alcohol and or other drugs.
You will also assist clients of the Bama Dakil Diversionary Centre and associated services along with people referred fromQueensland Health, Department of Corrective Services, Centrelink or other agencies by contributing to case planning,advocacy, making referrals and or providing transportation to appointments with mainstream or specialists services.

To be successful you will need

• Recognised Certificate IV qualification in Community Services (or equivalent) or enrolment in studies is preferred.
• Prior experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, providing support and or undertaking casework.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and connection with people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges,mental health issues, homelessness, disconnection from family and or those who are detained or incarcerated.
• Understanding of public intoxication, addiction, homelessness, mental health and domestic / family violence issues.
• Ability to network and collaborate with First Responders, health and medical services and other service providers.
• Good communication, numeracy, administration, data entry and computer skills and the ability to learn IT systems.
• Ability (and willingness) to comply with policies, procedures, established practices and contract deliverables.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and closing the gap objectives and experience working with FirstNations people, organisations and communities.

Compliance

• Qualifications or enrolment details if claimed
• Satisfactory outcome of a current (less than 3 months old) National Criminal History Check
• Blue Card (QLD working with children card)
• QLD drivers’ licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent
• Required to transport clients and or to visit clients in their place of residence or within another out of office setting
• Ability (and willingness) to undertake local area / regional travel
• First Aid certificate and CPR certificate

What we can offer you

• A rewarding career with a growing, respected for purpose not-for-profit organisation
• SCHADS Award Level 3 (Community Services)
• The option to salary package your earnings up to $15,899 per FBT year and further staff discounts. Find out more at SalaryPackagingPLUS - Home
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Chaplaincy Service
• A variety of training and professional development opportunities
• A willingness to explore flexible workplace arrangements

Why work for Anglicare NQ

Formed in 2000, Anglicare North Queensland Limited (Anglicare NQ) is a for purpose not for profit Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) registered charity and an independent legal entity operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee. We provide place-based human services, support community initiatives and undertake advocacy work. Our efforts are underpinned by Anglicare NQ’s purpose, core values and strong commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation and to the people and communities of North and Far North Queensland.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare NQ. We are committed to ensuring our workplaces and services are safe, fair and accessible.

This advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask any questions please email **@anglicare.net