AOD Case Manager

Cyrenian House; Perth; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

My Day leave

Annual training allowance

Comprehensive induction

Job summary

Cyrenian House is seeking an experienced AOD Case Manager to provide counselling, assessment, education and case management to young people at Momentum Queens Park and adults in the Community Care Unit at Orelia. The role requires sound clinical knowledge, youth/social work experience, and strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

This is a full-time position based in Western Australia with a salary in the advertised range and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug sector.
• Well demonstrated and well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use.
• Well-developed self-management skills to cope with difficult cases and manage stress.
• Knowledge of services and community resources relevant to the needs of the consumer group
• Experience and ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Experience in delivering education and training programs to human service providers and community groups.
• Full work rights, National Police Clearance, current First Aid Certificate, and full Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient, culturally secure counselling, assessment, education, case management and social support to young people at MQP and adults at Orelia.
• Educate and support the clinical team on AOD issues and information.
• Collaborate with Momentum QP and Community Care Unit partners to coordinate care.

Skills

Counselling skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Education delivery

Education

Degree in social/behavioural/health sciences

Job description

Cyrenian House is currently seeking applications for an experienced and passionate AOD Case Manager with strong clinical expertise, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector. Based within Momentum Queens Park (MQP) and Community Care Unit Orelia services, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to empowering individuals and families affected by substance use. If you’re driven to make a meaningful difference and thrive in a values-based organisation, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

The AOD Case Manager's role is to provide proficient, culturally secure counselling, assessment, education, case management and social support to young people within Momentum Queens Park (MQP) in addition to adults in the Community Care Unit in Orelia. The AOD Case Manager will also provide education and support to the clinical team in regard to alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues and information. The AOD Case Manager will possess a sound level of clinical knowledge and skills, experience in youth/social work, together with well-established work practices that exercise initiative and sound judgment. The AOD Case Manager will work collaboratively with all Momentum QP and Community Care Unit service partners.

Our Organisation:

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

Hours of Work:

Working full-time 76 hours per fortnight, this position is level 4/5 - $96,295 - $113,725 per annum (depending on experience) plus superannuation and salary packaging options available.

To be considered for these positions, you will require the following key attributes:

• A degree in social, behavioural or health sciences or equivalent experience in the alcohol and drug sector.
• Well demonstrated and well-developed assessment and counselling skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working with consumers experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use.
• Well-developed self-management skills to cope with difficult cases and manage stress.
• Knowledge of services and community resources relevant to the needs of the consumer group
• Experience and ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated and well developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Experience in delivering education and training programs to human service providers and community groups.
• Full work rights, National Police Clearance, current First Aid Certificate, and full Driver's Licence.

What we offer:

• Above award rates of payand generous salary packaging options available.
• 12 days Personal Leave and twoadditionaldays per annum – “My Day” leave
• Annual training allowance.
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
• Comprehensive orientation and induction.

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout Cyrenian House. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months.