AOD Case Manager & Group Facilitator

Southern Nsw Local Health District; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Samaritans seeks a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Facilitator/Caseworker to support clients exiting correctional facilities and AOD units. You will manage cases, facilitate groups, and create individual plans focused on living skills and community links.

The role involves coordinating accommodation, employment, education, and housing access, while tackling social isolation in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Drug and Alcohol counselling, community services and/or demonstrated experience.
• Well-developed written, verbal and communication skills.
• A demonstrated experience ability to engage and work with people and families who have drug and alcohol issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and facilitate AOD groups, developing and monitoring individual case plans.
• Address criminal behaviours and support recovery activities.
• Assist clients leaving residential, day rehabilitation or correctional facilities with supports.
• Help secure accommodation, employment, education and training opportunities, access Centrelink and social housing.
• Work in a fast-paced, person-centred environment with flexibility to adapt to changing needs.

Skills

Case management

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Engagement with clients/families

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Drug and Alcohol counselling

Community services background

Job description

Samaritans seeks a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Facilitator/Caseworker to support clients exiting correctional facilities and AOD units. You will manage cases, facilitate groups, and create individual plans focused on living skills and community links.

The role involves coordinating accommodation, employment, education, and housing access, while tackling social isolation in a dynamic team environment.