• 2 x Full Time Fixed Term Contract for 18 Months
• Based in Townsville – Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit
• Competitive Salary + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Benefits and Allowances

We’re seeking two Case Workers to join our team at Pinangba, Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit in Townsville!

Pinangba is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led service delivery arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships.

Our Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit provide residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services predominately to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

We’re passionate about supporting our communities and our client’s journey to recovery.  If you share our passion, join our team and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of others! 

The Role:

As a Case Worker, you will be managing a client case load and participate in the delivery and planning of a high standard of care and support to our residents. A day in the role will see you:

• Conduct comprehensive initial drug & alcohol assessments.
• Develop treatment plans, counsel & support your clients to ensure individual needs are met.
• Provide advocacy and support for clients who require the assistance of outside agencies.
• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Plan, conduct and facilitate in-service training to other staff.

This is an identified position in line with UnitingCare’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy which aims to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in all areas of our organisation. For this position, it is an equal opportunity measure that applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as per section 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

What you’ll need:

You’ll have a genuine passion for supporting people to overcome addiction with the following skills and attributes:

• Cert IV in community services/social emotional wellbeing – desirable.
• Previous case management experience ideally within a similar service.
• Current Open QLD drivers’ licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Sound computer skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social, health and cultural issues of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Commitment to principles of Workplace Health and Safety.

Supporting you to support others.

We’ve been caring for Queenslander’s for over 65 years. Whether we’re on the road, in people’s homes or in our centres, everything our dedicated team of more than 8,000 people do is built on enabling independence, choice and freedom. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you: 

• Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
• Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
• Ongoing learning & development

Ready to work together?

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Through our values UnitingCare are proud of our teams diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care’s vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care’s mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters)  approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.