AOD CALD Treatment Specialist - Multicultural Outreach

Odyssey House NSW; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW invites applications for a part-time AOD and mental health role based in Liverpool. The role focuses on delivering individual and group treatments, case management, and wrap-around supports to CALD communities, with evening and weekend availability.

Join a trauma-informed not-for-profit that values cultural diversity, collaboration, and high standards of client care. NSW driver’s license and clearances are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Desirable: Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Significant experience supporting persons with AOD and mental health needs.
• Experience in group facilitation and program delivery.
• Demonstrable experience working in a team environment to deliver coordinated support.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking brief and comprehensive assessment of client support needs.
• Desirable: Experience in non-government AOD programs.
• Desirable: One-to-one support for people with AOD and mental health needs.
• Computer literacy including MS Office Suite and Client Management Systems.
• Demonstrable communication skills including report writing and case notes.
• Understanding of the Privacy Act and its practical implementation.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation and care coordination.
• Knowledge of WHS principles and continuous Quality Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide both individual and group treatment.
• Carry out case management and assertive outreach.
• Offer wrap-around support to clients.
• Availability during evenings and weekends to support CALD communities.

Skills

AOD support

Mental health support

Group facilitation

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

One-to-one support

MS Office

Client management systems

Report writing

Privacy Act awareness

WHS principles

Driver's licence

CALD engagement

Cultural competence

Tools

None

Job description

Odyssey House NSW invites applications for a part-time AOD and mental health role based in Liverpool. The role focuses on delivering individual and group treatments, case management, and wrap-around supports to CALD communities, with evening and weekend availability.

Join a trauma-informed not-for-profit that values cultural diversity, collaboration, and high standards of client care. NSW driver’s license and clearances are required where applicable.