CASUAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER We Help Ourselves

JOB DESCRIPTION

CASUAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER 

(WHOS New Beginnings)

 

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply**

 

An exciting opportunity exists to become part of a small dynamic team of women within a larger organisation. As part of We Help Ourselves, WHOS New Beginnings is an AOD residential service for women, located within the beautiful grounds of Broughton Hall Lilyfield. We require a motivated and enthusiastic woman to fill this casual AOD Support Worker position. Information on WHOS services can be found at www.whos.com.au

 

Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 31 of the NSW Anti- Discrimination Act.

 

Essential:

  • Minimum Certificate IV in AOD/Community Services
  • Knowledge and/or experience working with AOD clients
  • An interest in working with women and an understanding of their related issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work a day shift roster, with evening and weekend shifts as required. Commitment to working as part of a team
  • Computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Have a current (or willing to obtain) First Aid Certificate, Police record Check and Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate (WHOS adheres to the NSW Health recommendations for vaccination)
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Desirable:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Therapeutic Community model and/or residential AOD services
  • Experience liaising with internal/external stakeholders such as medical detox unit, referral agencies and nurses 
  • Group work skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation

 

Remuneration: Negotiated based on qualifications and experience equivalent to SCHDSI Award. 

 

Please forward your application addressing the position criteria along with your resume and cover letter to Alexa Robles via e-mail [email protected].    

 

Closing date on the 8th October, 2023.   

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

We Help Ourselves

Job Salary

Casual/Vacation

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