AOD Counsellor & Case Manager – Indigenous Focus

Lives Lived Well; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five wellbeing leave days

Salary packaging benefits

Wellspring discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lives Lived Well invites applications for an AOD Counsellor/Case Manager (Identified) in Bundaberg. Join the Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program and help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples access culturally safe recovery services across pre-treatment, residential and post-treatment stages.

You will work with clients, families, Elders and service providers to strengthen cultural connections and support networks, reducing barriers to treatment and guiding pathways into and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Community Services, Human Services, Social Work, Counselling, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health or a related discipline, and/or relevant experience.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.
• Strong communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe engagement, support, case management and advocacy.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients through pre-admission, treatment and post-treatment pathways.
• Assist clients to develop and achieve their recovery and wellbeing goals.
• Strengthen connections to family, culture, community and support networks.
• Support access to health, housing, social, wellbeing and community services.
• Build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, Elders and community stakeholders.
• Advocate for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and families.
• Contribute to culturally safe service delivery and recovery planning.
• Support continuity of care through effective referrals, stakeholder collaboration and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes and reporting requirements.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Cultural safety

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Community Services or related qualification

Job description

Lives Lived Well invites applications for an AOD Counsellor/Case Manager (Identified) in Bundaberg. Join the Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program and help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples access culturally safe recovery services across pre-treatment, residential and post-treatment stages.

You will work with clients, families, Elders and service providers to strengthen cultural connections and support networks, reducing barriers to treatment and guiding pathways into and