Directions Health Services is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of integrated services and programs for people affected by alcohol and other drug issues, their families, and the wider community. Our regional Pathways programs are based on a harm minimisation approach and are provided in a non-judgemental and respectful manner.
Position on offer:
Directions currently has a fixed term, full time position based in Wagga, leading the Murrumbidgee team in the provision of community-based treatment and support of clients and family members impacted by alcohol and other drug issues.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a positive and cooperative work environment, providing leadership and support to the team across the Murrumbidgee region, and build effective working relationships with local health, community, emergency, and legal services
- Direct client work, providing case management, counselling, education, support and group facilitation for clients and family members impacted by substance use
- Monitor team performance, prepare progress and service reports, and develop effective referral pathways and operational protocols to promote coordination and continuity of care
- Participate in local and regional forums and promote a culture of continuous quality improvement through accurate data collection, client outcome measures and other key performance indicators
What we offer:
- A flexible and supportive work environment
- Salary at NSW SCHADS Level 6 plus superannuation, commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- 17½% leave loading
- Professional development and training opportunities
What we would like you to have:
- Leadership or Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Tertiary qualification or currently studying towards a qualification in Social Work/Counselling/Psychology/Nursing or other relevant field
- Significant experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug sector with a Drug and Alcohol qualification or a willingness to obtain
- Well-developed understanding of the impact of methamphetamine use, other AOD use and the associated issues, including physical and mental health and other co-morbidities
- Excellent knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation, case management and support strategies
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability build effective multidisciplinary teams in a cross-cultural environment
- Willingness to travel regularly within the region and to the ACT
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
All appointments will be conditional upon having a NSW Working with Children Check, current First Aid and CPR certification, and a satisfactory National Police Check.
For more information regarding the position, please contact Directions’ Kellie Pledger on 02 6132 4800 or alternatively you can email [email protected]
To Apply
The Position Description with selection criteria is available on the Directions’ website http://www.directionshealth.com/career-opportunities/ . Applications should be submitted through the website or by emailing [email protected] and include a current CV and letter outlining your suitability for the position and be received by 30 October 2022.