Odyssey House NSW is a not for profit, multi-site organisation that offers a diverse range of residential and community services for those impacted by the complexities of alcohol and other drug dependency. The Odyssey House NSW teams are made up of experienced, skilled and motivated professionals who understand the challenges that may be impacting the life and health of individuals, their families, friends and the wider community due to alcohol and other drug dependency.
If you are interested in this role, meet the selection criteria and believe you are a great fit for our organisation, apply using the link.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No Agencies please.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative professional to work within a small Community Programs team based at Campbelltown on full time basis for a fixed term. This role may require travelling between or working at other Odyssey House NSW hub and outreach sites as required. This position provides effective, comprehensive AOD assessment that is holistic and culturally competent.
The successful applicant’s main role will be to conduct assessments with further opportunities to facilitate educational and support groups, provide counselling face to face and online, in addition to making appropriate and supported referrals to other services as required. They will assist with creating linkages to relevant support services to enhance the broad recovery outcomes for clients.
The AOD Treatment Worker duties include providing care coordination and contributing to the development of educational and support programs focused on AOD and social and emotional support relevant to clients in recovery. Responsibilities involve evaluation and review of client treatment plans, maintaining client notes and data, and providing an integrated service liaising with other agencies and support services.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Relevant VET qualification.
- (Desirable) Tertiary qualification in relevant field.
- Significant experience supporting persons with AOD support needs, Mental Health support needs and/or co-existing support needs.
- 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
TO APPLY:
- Include an updated version of your Resume
- Address the Essential Criteria in a Cover Letter to Russell Bickford (Ref: OP150)
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