NGATANWAAR (Welcome)
Due to enormous expansion and internal promotion, we are seeking the services of an Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician
Work in an appreciative and supportive environment, that offers generous remuneration – including tax savings and additional leave where you will achieve real and meaningful outcomes that positively affect our community.
Established in 1979, Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative’s vision is simple: “Empower the individual the family wins, Empower the family the community wins, Empower the community our culture wins”. Our team of dedicated professionals work together to achieve this outcome as evidenced in our latest audit where we received two rare commendations Workforce Development and Diversity & Cultural Safety. Put simply, this is a great and highly supportive place to work.
The role
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Worker role provides local Aboriginal men 18 years and over experiencing substance misuse issues with the prevention, early intervention, group support, basic counselling, and referral to specialist services including treatment and care coordination and ongoing support.
A particular focus is placed on reducing the uptake of alcohol and other drugs by Aboriginal men and empowering and motivating the community in making positive changes in their lives.
The ideal person for this role
Essential
- Minimum Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or Diploma in Community Services and 2 years work experience in Community Services and a willingness to undertake Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs training.
- Knowledge of and affinity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, Community, and community control.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of intergenerational challenges faced by Aboriginal men
- Sound knowledge of Balit Murrup (Strong Spirit), the social and emotional wellbeing framework.
- Case management skills and understanding of strength-based models.
- Sound communication, writing, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Cultural Respect and applying this to practice.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team.
Desirable
- Identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
- Experience working with Aboriginal men experiencing AOD issues.
Sound knowledge of Cultural Safety in practice and a willingness to learn.
HOW TO APPLY
Position descriptions are available at https://www.gunditjmara.org.au/current-vacancies.
Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to [email protected] .
We are looking to fill these position ASAP, however we will wait for the right candidate, so get in quick.
We are a Child Safe organisation. This means that any job offer will be subject to strict screening processes and proof of immunisation (both childhood & Covid). See the position description for further information.
For further information, please contact Tara Smith on 5559 1234.