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Day Program Case Manager & Group Facilitator
 

• Full-time (1.0 FTE), six-month Max Term Contract.
• Based in Barwon
• $83,941.88 per annum FTE, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance
• Will be provided with an OHV Laptop & OHV Mobile Phone

About Odyssey House Victoria:

Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

About the Program:
The Intensive Community Rehabilitation Treatment Program provides a 5-week holistic treatment and aftercare service for clients who attend the program daily. It incorporates cognitive therapy, behavioural structures, and case planning within a physically and psychologically safe environment, enhancing and encouraging individual motivation for change.

Role Purpose:
The Day Program Case Manager & Group Facilitator will support the day-to-day activities and operations including the creation and maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment. They will work alongside consultants and other specialist staff to lead group-based interventions and assist in the facilitation of psycho-educational groups and the daily client activity schedule. Working under general direction in the application of procedures, methods and guidelines which are well established they will maintain the standards of clinical rigour expected in the management of each client.

The position will also function as a key worker to a case load of clients during and following the program. The key purpose of the role is the implementation and review of an evidenced based program intended to provide behaviour changing interventions to assist individuals to reduce or cease harmful alcohol and other drug use, and to avoid and better manage relapse whilst also assisting participants to establish healthier relationships and lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Key areas of focus:

• Case manage, find and engage suitable clients, including conducting complementary client assessments, to develop mutually agreed individual treatment plans (ITPs) and referrals as appropriate.
• Assess the suitability of clients referred to the program and facilitate the intake and assessment process in collaboration with internal and external service providers.
• Facilitate program information group sessions and access to accommodation support for clients expressing interest in attending the program.
• Ensure that clients on a waitlist have Interim Support Plans to help clients avoid and better manage relapse.
• Work with clients to develop, implement and review their individual treatment goals including aftercare plans.
• Collaborate with existing service providers and facilitate referrals to other services as indicated.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of program modules (developmental and life skills groups and activities) ensuring activities are planned in advance, materials are prepared in a timely fashion, groups are conducted, and being actively involved in the organisation and implementation of the schedule.
• Participate in treatment team reviews, case reviews and other relevant meetings ensuring information and outcomes are current and accurate, and that all client files are up to date and maintained.
• Support the work of the Team Leader through regular reports on client progress, identifying possible areas of concern as and when they arise.
• Ensure that the group-based program is planned and delivered in a timely, efficient, and effective way.
• Collect and record client information including case notes, treatment plans, evaluation data, records of client attendance, etc.
• Assist with the development of and deliver a manualised cognitive behavioural therapy program to clients inclusive of individual monitoring sessions for a smaller caseload of clients.
• Facilitate a range of therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, including group interventions for families and significant others.
• Assist in the appropriate referral and conjoint treatment of clients with specific or specialist needs by liaising with other treatment and community services to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes for clients.

A week in the role:

If you were here last week, you would have:

• Presented and assisted with other Day Program facilitators set topics for the day with Clients in a group setting.
• Attended Clinical Review with the wider Barwon team.
• Case managed a small group of Clients 1 on 1.
• Completed case notes.
• Attended staff, team and client meetings.

Key Selection Criteria:

We are looking for an experienced and passionate facilitator to provide behaviour changing interventions to assist individuals to reduce or cease harmful AOD use.     

To be successful in this role, you must…

• Hold a health or welfare Tertiary/Degree Qualification e.g., in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences with one years’ experience or an Associate Diploma with relevant experience.
• Hold a Certificate IV Alcohol & Other Drugs or the AOD competencies, or willingness to complete within first 12 months of employment. *(Refer to Appendix A)
• Excellent group therapy and case management skills along with the ability to work with difficult and demanding clients.
• A positive, friendly, and optimistic attitude
• Comprehensive understanding of alcohol and other drug use, and an understanding of community-based rehabilitation or day programs
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality outcomes for clients.
• Ability to show initiative and capacity to work independently, adapting to meet changing organisational needs.
• Strong organisational and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a consultative approach to addressing issues.
• Ability and willingness to contribute and work effectively in a team environment.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria, please click HERE.

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:  

• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning.
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchased Leave
• Flexible working arrangements (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Teresa Dearing and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Teresa Dearing Acting Team Leader – Intensive Services on, 0466 319 416 or at [email protected].

  
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply! 

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OHV’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.