• Be part of the journey in changing people’s lives 
• Opportunity to use your specialist skills & provide meaningful work with AOD clients 

About the Organisation 

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian Aboriginal communities. 2023 marks as a landmark year as VAHS proudly celebrate it’s 50-year of providing a comprehensive range of medical, dental, and social services for our community. 

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting research into the ongoing needs of the community. 

VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits’ staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria. 

About the Opportunity 

The role of the Balit Djerring AOD Outreach Worker is to provide support and advocacy for Aboriginal people and their families in supporting access and treatment in relation to substance use.  This will involve referral and support services for Aboriginal people who have alcohol and / or drug related problems.  The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Outreach Worker role seeks to support integrated treatment and care pathways for the highest need/ highest risk clients. 

Key Selection Criteria 

  To be considered for this role you must have the following. 

• Certificate IV in AOD/Mental Health or equivalent/related discipline. 
• Experience working with AOD and/or dual diagnosis clients including a willingness to participate in relevant training. 
• Experience in dealing with complex clients with multiple and complex needs including provision of working with their families. 
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of screening, assessment and support to people and their families with AOD issues. 
• Demonstrated experience in providing high quality advice, education and support to clients and families. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative and supportive relationships with clients, families, service providers and other relevant stakeholders. 
• An understanding of the intergenerational loss, grief and trauma that is experienced by Aboriginal community members and the subsequent self-medication (AOD) issues that result. 
• Experience in maintaining client records, data collection and reporting. 
• Fully approved Covid 19 Vaccinations (including booster) 

 How to Apply 

Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to [email protected] before Wednesday 9pm, 12 October 2022.