AOD Transition Worker (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander)

Salary – $88,000 + Super + Salary Packaging

Benefits:

• Salary packaging above award plus super and salary packaging benefits
• Lower caseload than most roles in the space, ensuring quality care.
• Thorough internal support at all levels; peer, manager, operations, clinical
• Solid induction and continuous training provided.
• Great opportunities for career progression with large Not for Profit
• Phone and Fleet vehicle available

Why work with this organisation?

• They are one of the leading providers of specialist throughcare, post-release and reintegration programs for people transitioning from prison back into the community in New South Wales
• They have been delivering effective services in our field for over 65+ years.
• You would be instrumental in a passionate, energetic and dedicated team

About the Role:

The organisation we are representing is looking for an AOD Transition Worker (Identified), based in Canterbury with travel in surrounding areas required. In order to be successful in this role you must have previous counselling or mental health experience as you will be working side by side with clients to ensure harm minimisation and to offer critical support. Lived experience is welcomed alongside professional experience.

Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicated professional who is passionate about rehabilitation, possesses strong interpersonal skills, and is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those seeking a fresh start. If you are ready to be a catalyst for change and contribute to the betterment of society, apply now to be part of our transformative team.

Key duties:

• Assess referrals and conduct assessments of clients referred pre-released from custody
• Provide pre-release AOD counselling and support to people for one month prior to their release
• Support people during the high risk transitional period (first 3 months) from prison to the community
• Advocate, support, minimise harm
• Provide pathways to improve their social and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain confidential and comprehensive case files documenting client referral, assessment, case plans

Skills & Experience:

• Cert IV or above in Mental health, AOD, or relevant community welfare qualification
• Experience working with the AOD community
• Identified role: Applicant must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

*Tradewind considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a ‘special measure’ under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

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Desired Skills & Experience:

• Counselling qualifications highly regarded though not essential
• You will also have or be willing to undergo a Working with Children Check and a Police Check.

How to apply:

Apply via SEEK, or send your resume to [email protected]u or call 0489 951 325 for a confidential discussion.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA AND THE ORGANISATIONS WE REPRESENT ARE PROUD TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.