AOD Case Manager

The Oolong Aboriginal Corporation; Nowra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive and supportive team环境

Job summary

The Oolong Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a dedicated role to support residents in a 16‑week alcohol and other drugs program. You will manage a caseload, conduct treatment planning on arrival, and liaise with external agencies to ensure coordinated care.

Ideal candidates will have experience with complex clients, strong teamwork, and adherence to organisational policies. A Certificate IV in AOD is preferred, with willingness to obtain additional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Caseload management and support delivery
• Ability to follow organisational Policies & Procedures
• Experience working with complex clients including AOD/mental health

Responsibilities

• Caseload of up to 20 residents; follow up needs and requests
• Support residents through 16‑week program
• Notify residents of outcomes of requests
• Conduct leaves and visit requests; notify accordingly
• Develop treatment plans on arrival
• Liaise with external agencies (Probation, Parole, NSW Police)
• Participate in random room searches
• Complete case notes accurately and promptly

Skills

Effective communication

Work under pressure

Group facilitation

Policy adherence

Experience with complex clients

AOD & mental illness experience

Education

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Willingness to obtain qualifications

Job description

The Oolong Aboriginal Corporation – Nowra NSW

The Oolong Aboriginal Corporation as known as Oolong House was established in 1989 and operates a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre on the South Coast of NSW

Our program is designed for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal men aged 18 and over, we offer a 16- week alcohol and other drug therapeutic program.

Through our treatment programs, Oolong House enables people to integrate back into society reconnecting with their families and community. We provide a secure place for individuals to stay while they are recovering, in an environment that is culturally appropriate and supportive of efforts at rehabilitation

We provide client cantered, holistic programs, focusing on all aspects of an individual’s social and emotional wellbeing, as part of our program, we explore the positive impact that harm minimisation has on a person, their family and community. We will provide a variety of life skills, financial, all the while supporting clients and providing them with the tools needed to overcome their alcohol or drug misuse.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Working with a caseload of up to 20 residents at any time
• Follow up residents needs and requests
• Support residents through 16 week program
• Notify residents of the outcome of their request throughout the program
• Conduct and notify residents of their leaves and visit requests
• Conduct treatment plans with residents upon arrival
• Liaise with external agencies such as Probation and Parole, NSW Police Service, Solicitors ETC
• Participate in random room searches
• Complete case notes accurately and in a timely manner

Benefits and perks

• Oolong House offers a positive and supportive team environment.

Skills and experience

• Ability to communicate effectively in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated capacity to work with groups
• Ability to implement and encourage others to implement all organisational Policies & Procedures
• Previous experience managing needs of complex clients
• Previous experience working with people with problems related to Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Illness
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or willingness to obtain