Case Worker

Uniting Communities; Adelaide; In loco; AUD 45.000 - 65.000; Part-time

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Salary packaging

Meals & Entertainment card

12 weeks maternity leave

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres

Community engagement leave

Not-for-profit employer

Descrizione del lavoro

Uniting Communities in Adelaide's metro region seeks a motivated New ROADS Case Worker to deliver intensive AOD and related support across our residential and outreach services. This role covers intake, case management, client transport, living skills, tenancy maintenance and group work, within a supportive, 24/7 shift-friendly environment.

Part-time fixed-term roles with overnights, weekends and public holidays.

Competenze

• Completion or progress toward Certificate IV in AOD, Mental Health or Community Services.
• Qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or related field encouraged.
• Experience delivering intensive support and case work with clients.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Facilitate meetings and transport clients for activities.
• Provide client support, living skills, tenancy maintenance and case management.
• Handle admissions and intake assessments, and conduct drug screenings.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups (Smart Recovery and relapse prevention).
• Deliver office and outreach-based AOD services and support residential clients.
• Develop partnerships with community to improve outcomes and drive referrals.
• Contribute to reducing stigma around AOD and related issues.

Conoscenze

Case management

Client support

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Formazione

Certificate IV in AOD

Mental Health/Community Services

Descrizione del lavoro

New ROADS is a supportive team of professionals providing holistic and innovative alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.

We provide 1:1 counselling, group work, case management and residential rehabilitation across our service. We are seeking motivated individuals who are keen to join the team and provide the highest standard of client support across of Metro Adelaide sites.

Fixed Term part time roles available with shifts available over a 24/7 period, including weekends and public holidays with active and passive overnight shifts.

The role will include, but not limited to:

• Facilitating meetings
• Transporting clients for activities
• General client support, living skills, house hygiene and tenancy maintenance support
• Case management
• Admission of new clients & intake assessments
• Completing drug screenings
• Facilitating therapeutic groups (Smart Recovery & relapse prevention)

The New ROADS Case Worker role incorporates a diverse mix of responsibilities including:

• Office and outreach based, therapeutic and practical AOD services for our residential client group
• Supporting people who are accessing our AOD residential program to make long term, healthy changes in their lives
• Developing partnerships with the community to create better outcomes for clients and drive referrals into the service
• Breaking down stigma associated with AOD use and related issues

About You

Applicants who have completed or are working towards a Certificate IV in AOD, Mental Health or Community Services are encouraged to apply, as are applicants who have obtained or are working towards completion of a qualification in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology or other related field.

You will have demonstrated professional experience in providing intensive support and case work with clients. You will have experience working with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will have a strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of clients, community groups and agencies.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve well-being, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
• 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave
• Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Uniting Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.