AOD Treatment Worker – CALD Specialist

NADA; Liverpool; Hybride; AUD 44 000 - 72 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Odyssey House NSW is seeking a skilled team member to join our Multicultural Programs team at Liverpool on a part-time basis. The role involves providing individual and group treatment, case management, assertive outreach, and wrap-around support, with availability during evenings and weekends to reach clients outside regular hours.

You’ll work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, building relationships and coordinating care within a collaborative, supportive environment while

Qualifications

• Desirable tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Significant experience supporting AOD and mental health needs.
• Experience in group facilitation and program delivery.
• Able to work in a team to deliver coordinated support.
• Hold NSW Driver's Licence and Working With Children clearance for paid employment.

Responsabilités

• Provide individual and group treatment to CALD clients.
• Deliver case management, assertive outreach and wrap-around support.
• Coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Availability during evenings and weekends to assist clients outside standard hours.

Connaissances

Group facilitation

Team collaboration

Assessment & planning

Communication skills

Report writing

Care coordination

Privacy Act knowledge

Formation

Tertiary qualification (desirable)

Outils

MS Office Suite

Client Management Systems

Description du poste

Odyssey House NSW has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing AOD and Mental Health Multicultural Programs team based at Liverpool on a part-time basis.

Odyssey House NSW is a leading provider of Alcohol and Other Drugs treatment and support in NSW and our Community Programs provide a holistic range of strengths based and recovery-oriented supports to those seeking hope and change in their lives, including Aboriginal specific and parenting programs.

The Multicultural Programs team is part of a broader multicultural service operating across Southwest and Western Sydney, working alongside our Residential, Parents and Children, and Medical programs.

Odyssey Multicultural Program truly value and appreciate culture, encouraging a supportive and collaborative working environment. Here, you’ll find a team that celebrates each other’s achievements and fosters a sense of belonging through culture, language, and spirituality.

Odyssey House NSW is looking for an innovative and skilled team member who can provide both individual and group treatment, case management, assertive outreach, and wrap-around support. This position requires availability during evening and weekend hours to assist clients who are unable to access our services during regular business hours.

In this role, you'll have the extraordinary opportunity to connect with Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) communities, fostering existing relationships and building new ones. We're connected to a variety of CALD communities and always seek to build new relationships.

Your contributions will directly influence and benefit these communities, allowing you to leave a lasting legacy.

Requirements

• (Desirable) Tertiary qualification in relevant field.
• Significant experience supporting persons with AOD support needs, mental health support needs and/or co-existing support needs.
• Experience in group facilitation and group program delivery.
• Demonstrable experience working in team environment to deliver coordinated support.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking brief and comprehensive assessment as well as ongoing assessment of client support needs.
• (Desirable) Experience working within a non-government AOD treatment program.
• (Desirable) Experience in provision of one-to-one support for people with AOD and/or Mental Health support needs.
• Computer literacy including understanding of MS Office Suite and use of Client Management Systems.
• Demonstrable communication skills including report writing, case note writing.
• Understanding of the principles of the Privacy Act and its practical implementation in service delivery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation, care coordination and support strategies.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implement the principles of WHS, EEO and continuous Quality Improvement.
• Hold a current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a current Criminal History Check and Working With Children clearance for paid employment.
• Unlimited right to live and work in Australia.