AOD Services Team Leader

Job Q; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment packaging up to $2,

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusion leave

Job summary

UnitingCare's Pinangba program at Cape York Family Centre seeks an AOD Services Team Leader to support therapeutic practice within a multidisciplinary team. Lead and mentor case workers to deliver holistic interventions for families affected by substance use, in a culturally respectful setting.

You'll work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, oversee quality improvements, and ensure compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Leadership-Management in community services-social emotional wellbeing.
• Previous case management experience, ideally within a similar service.
• Current Open QLD driver's licence.
• First Aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Sound computer skills.
• Knowledge of social, health and cultural issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety.
• Ability to pass probity checks including Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and coach a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Provide leadership to Case Workers to maintain high quality therapeutic practice.
• Deliver holistic, outcome-focused interventions for families affected by substance use and complex mental health issues.
• Contribute to and lead quality improvement practices.

Education

Diploma in Leadership-Management in community services-social emotional wellbeing

Job description

#### AOD Services Team LeaderDerwent Bridge, TAS 7140Casual#### Job descriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com AOD Services Team Leader | Pinangba | Cape York Family CentreEmployment Term: Permanent Full TimeLocated in: Cape York Family CentreRemuneration: Attractive Salary + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + employee DiscountsPinangba is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service delivery arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships.Cape York Family Centreprovides culturally appropriate residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families across Cape York, with a unique whole-family model supporting adults and children together.We're passionate about supporting our communities and our clients' journeys. If you share our passion, join our team and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of others!We value cultural knowledge and lived experience. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.About the role:The Team Leader position is responsible for supporting therapeutic best practice in accordance with policies, procedures and best practice guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families from First Nations communities affected by alcohol and other drug use.Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide leadership and mentoring to Case Workers to develop and maintain a high level of therapeutic practice across the service.Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and-or coaching a multidisciplinary team to achieve team outcomes.Demonstrated experience delivering holistic, outcome-focused interventions for families or individuals living with substance use and complex mental health issues.Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities, with knowledge of culturally appropriate practice.Experience in the review and delivery of evidence-based psychoeducational programs.Demonstrated experience contributing to and leading quality improvement practices.Highly developed computer skills across a variety of software packages, including client information systems.Demonstrated ability to conduct drug and alcohol assessments and-or assessments in a related field, with knowledge of patterns of addictive behaviour and their implications for intervention.Role requirements:You'll have a genuine passion for supporting individuals and families, along with the following skills and attributes:Diploma in Leadership-Management in community services-social emotional wellbeing, or demonstrated extensive work experience in a similar leadership position.Previous case management experience, ideally within a similar service.Current Open QLD driver's licence -EssentialCurrent First Aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain.Sound computer skills.Demonstrated knowledge of the social, health and cultural issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Commitment to the principles of Workplace Health and Safety.Ability to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or organisational policy, including a Working with Children Check. -EssentialEmployee Benefits:Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annumA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceBlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be tooJoining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for childrenImplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesAppropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurAbide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple -everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team,Safe workplaceWe work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.