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Townsville - Australia

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Team Leader AOD Pinangba Stagpole Street Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit

  • Employment Term:Fixed Term Full-Time
  • Location:Townsville
  • Remuneration:$90000 pa Super Not for Profit Salary Packaging Penalties & Allowances

Pinangbais the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led service delivery arm of UnitingCare. The foundations of Pinangba are built from our cultural identity and strong community relationships and partnerships.

Stagpole Street Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Unit (SSDARU)

SSDARU provides residential rehabilitation services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Services are delivered by Pinangba an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led arm of UnitingCare.

Were passionate about supporting our communities and our clients journey to recovery. If you share our passion join our team and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of others!

The Role:

The Team Leader position is responsible for supporting therapeutic best practice in accordance with policies procedures and best practice guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families from First Nations communities affected by alcohol and other drug use.

This position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team at Pinangbas alcohol and other drug (AOD) services and will be responsible for providing leadership and mentoring to Case Workers to development and maintain a high level of therapeutic practice within the organisation.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in leading/mentoring and/or coaching a multidisciplinary team to achieve team outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering holistic outcome focused interventions for families or individuals living with substance use and complex mental health issues.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and knowledge of culturally appropriate practice.
  • Experience in review and delivery of evidence based psychoeducational programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in contributing to and leading quality improvement practices.
  • Highly developed computer skills utilising a variety of software packages inclusive of client information systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct drug and alcohol assessments and/or assessments in a related field with knowledge of patterns of addictive behaviour and their implications for intervention.

What youll need:

Youll have a genuine passion for supporting people to overcome addiction with the following skills and attributes

  • Diploma in Leadership/Management in community services/social emotional wellbeing or demonstrated extensive work experience in a similar leadership position.
  • Previous case management experience ideally within a similar service.
  • Current Open QLD drivers licence.
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.
  • Sound computer skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of social health and cultural issues of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Commitment to principles of Workplace Health and Safety.

Employee Benefits:

  • Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15900) and meal entertainment (up to $2650) per annum

  • A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance annual awards celebration wellbeing and employee assistance programs

  • 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service in addition to the government scheme

  • Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year Diwali Ramadan NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

  • Career development opportunitieswith one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family wed love you to be too

Joining the states largest network of aged care workers with its over 8000 strong bright team in blue youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands ofBlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospitalyou are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate inclusive and committed to the work we do helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe Child Friendly organisation and will:

  • Provide welcoming safe & nurturing services for children

  • Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services

  • Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simpleeverybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of our who we are our mission and our are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.For additional support and to meet our RAP Team email

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