AOD & CALD Specialist — Multicultural Recovery Champion

Odyssey House NSW; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899 tax‑sac

Meals and entertainment allowance up 2

Leave loading 17.5%

Stride Rewards discounts

Wellbeing leave day

Option to purchase extra leave days

Paid parental leave

Supportive team environment

Training and career development

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW is seeking a dedicated member to provide non-clinical early intervention supports for vulnerable families with children and young people showing early signs of mental illness. The role focuses on placing the child’s voice at the center of service delivery and coordinating short-term information, referral and support.

You will conduct community outreach, home visits and offer longer-term support up to six months, including goal setting, mentoring and practical assistance.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Mental Health, Community Services or related discipline (ideally a completed Diploma or Bachelors).
• Knowledge, experience and skills in working with vulnerable children & young people within a family context.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-clinical early intervention supports for vulnerable families with children and young people showing early signs of, or at risk of developing mental illness.
• Ensure children and young people are at the centre of the service delivery model and their voices are heard and responded to.
• Provide short term information, referral & support.
• Provide community outreach & home visits.
• Provide longer-term (up to 6 months) early intervention for clients & families requiring more intensive support, including goal setting, mentoring and practical supports.
• Develop and implement Family Action Plans inclusive of the child, young person and relevant family members.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Work with marginalised communities

Education

Cert IV in Mental Health or related discipline

Diploma or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Odyssey House NSW is seeking a dedicated member to provide non-clinical early intervention supports for vulnerable families with children and young people showing early signs of mental illness. The role focuses on placing the child’s voice at the center of service delivery and coordinating short-term information, referral and support.

You will conduct community outreach, home visits and offer longer-term support up to six months, including goal setting, mentoring and practical assistance.