AOD Treatment Worker: Assertive Support (Evenings/Weekends)

Odyssey House NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW in Hornsby, NSW, seeks an AOD Treatment Worker focused on assertive support to help people affected by alcohol and other drugs. You will conduct comprehensive and brief assessments, provide one-to-one treatment, care planning and case management, and facilitate group sessions, including outreach during crises.

Evening and weekend hours are included; you will work collaboratively across programs and with external services to support clients and communities across the Sydney

Qualifications

• Relevant VET or tertiary qualification in a related field.
• Experience supporting people with AOD, mental health and/or co-occurring needs.
• Experience in group facilitation, one-to-one support, and brief and comprehensive assessment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation and care coordination.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to stay calm while supporting clients in high emotion situations.

Responsibilities

• We’re seeking an AOD Treatment Worker focused on assertive support.
• Comprehensive and brief assessment, one-to-one treatment, care planning and case management.
• Group facilitation and assertive outreach, including support for clients in crisis.
• Includes evening and weekend hours.
• Works collaboratively across our programs and with external services.
• Works across the Sydney North region (Hornsby, Northern Beaches and Ryde) as the service grows.

Skills

AOD support experience

Group facilitation

Assessment

Care coordination

Emotional resilience

Education

Relevant VET or tertiary qualification

Job description

Odyssey House NSW in Hornsby, NSW, seeks an AOD Treatment Worker focused on assertive support to help people affected by alcohol and other drugs. You will conduct comprehensive and brief assessments, provide one-to-one treatment, care planning and case management, and facilitate group sessions, including outreach during crises.

Evening and weekend hours are included; you will work collaboratively across programs and with external services to support clients and communities across the Sydney