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.
Odyssey House NSW currently has two exciting opportunities to join our dynamic and growing Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Community Programs team based at Campbelltown on full time basis for a fixed term.
Odyssey House NSW is a leading provider of Alcohol and Other Drugs treatment and support in NSW and our Community Programs provide a holistic range of strengths based and recovery-oriented supports to those seeking hope and change in their lives, including Aboriginal specific and parenting programs.
The South Western Sydney Community Programs team works as part of a larger Community team spread across Greater Sydney and the Southern Highlands and alongside our Residential, Parent’s and Children’s, and Medical programs.
Odyssey House NSW is seeking two innovative and experienced individuals to work as part of a team delivering individual and group treatment as well as care coordination and wrap around support.
ESSENTIAL 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.
- Experience in group facilitation and group program delivery.
- 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.
- Experience working within a non-government AOD treatment program.
- 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.
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation, care coordination and support strategies.
- 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.
Close Date: Friday 13th January 2023