Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Worker
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Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WHO WE ARE
Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) exists to serve our community. Our Elders describe our purpose as:
- Employed by our Community to work for our Communityengaging educating and empowering individuals families and our Community in their journey to self-determination.
- MDAS is committed to becoming a leading Aboriginal organisation known for making a practical difference to clients lives families and our Community.
- This commitment is underpinned by our LORE the foundation of who we are what we do and why we do it.
- Our services people and culture are guided by strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams.
- Healing supporting serving and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region.
- Building healthy resilient and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their best selves and exercise true self-determination.
- Caring for strengthening empowering motivating and guiding our Mob.
The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Worker provides support to individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug use issues. This includes:
- Assessing clients managing risk educating and delivering appropriate treatment.
- Providing case management for people with complex needs using a harm minimisation framework.
- Collaborating with the broader Social and Emotional Wellbeing team to promote recovery and wellbeing.
Case Management
- Utilise screening and assessment tools for AOD and co-occurring needs.
- Facilitate referrals to specialised services (e.g. withdrawal rehabilitation mental health).
- Apply harm minimisation strategies and conduct risk assessments.
- Deliver holistic coordinated care through advocacy collaboration and networking.
- Co-develop client goals monitor progress and provide feedback.
- Work within a trauma-informed case management framework.
- Attend Koori Court as directed and maintain case records.
- Work autonomously and under direction demonstrating problem-solving skills.
- Provide services at Wiimpatja Healing Centre as required.
- Deliver services consistent with professional standards and MDAS Code of Conduct.
- Foster relationships with agencies to benefit clients and MDAS.
- Attend meetings forums and education programs to integrate best practices.
- Collaborate internally for streamlined intake assessment and referral processes.
- Respect Aboriginal culture and its historical and contemporary significance.
- Comply with Quality Risk OH&S laws and MDAS policies.
- Monitor and improve quality and safety of care.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Qualifications and experience to deliver evidence-based treatment and support.
- Knowledge of harm minimisation and trauma-informed practice.
- Ability to liaise with staff and external agencies for patient care and referrals.
- Skilled in negotiation consultation and advocacy.
- Ability to plan monitor and evaluate performance.
- Effective liaison for coordinated care.
- Provide inclusive services for Aboriginal people and engage in cultural learning.
- Minimum Diploma in Community Services AOD or Mental Health.
- Completion of four core AOD competencies or willingness to complete within 12 months.
- Higher qualifications (Graduate Certificate/Diploma in AOD Studies) are highly regarded.
- Current Drivers License.
- Employee Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate or valid medical exemption.
- Managing Difficult Conversations: Address sensitive issues respectfully and constructively.
- Resilience: Maintain positivity and adaptability under pressure.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process efficiencies.
- Develop Capability: Enhance knowledge and skills for better community outcomes.
- Workplace Culture & Ethical Leadership: Respect Aboriginal culture foster inclusivity and promote positive organisational culture.
MDAS is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children. Employment is subject to satisfactory police and Working with Children checks and compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
