• Part-Time, 0.8 EFT, fixed term until 30th June 2023
• Based in Yarra
• Generous Salary Packaging + Super

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. We are committed to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

About the role

This position sits within the AOD and Homelessness Cluster. The AOD and Homelessness Cluster aims to improve the health, wellbeing, housing, and social outcomes of people who use alcohol and other drugs and/or those experiencing homelessness in the Inner North West of Melbourne.

The Public Intoxication Program will deliver a health response to people intoxicated in the City of Yarra in line with the recent decriminalisation of public intoxication by the Victorian Government. As an Outreach Worker in this pilot program, you will respond to calls for assistance by delivering outreach support to intoxicated individuals, transporting them to places of safety, creating health and social care pathways and broader prevention strategies. The Program is in Partnership with Dardi Munwurro and The Salvation Army. This role will provide outreach, triage, transport and a bridge between Police, Ambulance and Sobering Safe House supports

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

Your duties include:

• Provide high quality, recovery-oriented, evidence-based outreach services to clients exhibiting intoxication in public
• Work with an outreach nurse to triage the immediate needs of a client and enact a plan that maximises the client’s health, wellbeing and dignity while ensuring the safety of others
• Provide care and recovery coordination services as required, including care planning, referrals, and support services, both in outreach and onsite
• Support clients to access other appropriate cohealth services in an effective and timely manner

Our ideal candidate:

• Minimum certificate IV qualifications in Alcohol & Other Drugs, Counselling, Social Work or similar. Other appropriate tertiary qualifications may also be considered
• The ability to assess client needs and develop a care plan to support and assist their immediate wellbeing and navigating other community services
• A commitment to the principles of harm reduction and recovery
• The ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff, and partner organisations
• The ability to take initiative and act calmly and with confidence in challenging situations

Application Process

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and answer the Key Selection Criteria. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Jill Tejada – [email protected]

To apply for this job go to: cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs & enter ref code: 6134369. 

Applications close 03 November 2022.