Indigenous AOD Counsellor & Case Manager — Recovery Pathways

Lives Lived Well; Queensland; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five additional days of paid wellbeing

Salary packaging benefits

Wellspring discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and progression opportunities

Job summary

Lives Lived Well is seeking a passionate and culturally grounded AOD Counsellor / Case Manager (Identified) to join the Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program in the Wide Bay region. Based in Bundaberg, you will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout their recovery journey, linking culture, services and community.

You will work with clients, families, Elders and service providers to reduce barriers to treatment, manage pre-admission to post-treatment pathways,

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Community Services, Human Services, Social Work, Counselling, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health or related discipline.
• Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.
• Experience in case management, support work, counselling, advocacy or community engagement.
• Understanding of Alcohol and Other Drug treatment, recovery and harm minimisation.
• Culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred practice.
• Ability to build trust with clients, families, Elders and communities.
• Knowledge of local health, housing and community support systems.
• Strong communication, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.

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 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 referrals and collaboration.
• Maintain accurate documentation, case notes and reporting.

Skills

Community Services

Human Services

Social Work

Counselling

Alcohol & Other Drugs

Mental Health

Culturally Safe Practice

Trauma-Informed

Person-Centred

Communication

Advocacy

Interpersonal Skills

Autonomous Work

Driver Licence

Job description

Lives Lived Well is seeking a passionate and culturally grounded AOD Counsellor / Case Manager (Identified) to join the Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program in the Wide Bay region. Based in Bundaberg, you will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients throughout their recovery journey, linking culture, services and community.

You will work with clients, families, Elders and service providers to reduce barriers to treatment, manage pre-admission to post-treatment pathways,