Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Worker- Parental Backfill

Who are We

MDAS reason for being is described by our Elders as:

Employed by our Community to work for our Community engaging 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 the lives of clients families and Community. This commitment is underpinned by our LORE which guides who we are what we do and why we do it.

Our organisations services people and culture are strengthened through strong leadership and meaningful engagement with Community and MDAS teams.

MDAS purpose is to:

• Heal support serve and protect our communities throughout the Mallee Region.
• Promote healthy resilient and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their best selves and exercise true selfdetermination.
• Care for strengthen empower motivate and guide our Mob.

The AOD Worker is part of the broader Social and Emotional Wellbeing team and plays a key role in promoting the wellbeing and recovery of clients.

This is a fixed term role for a parental backfill.

The role provides culturally safe case management to Aboriginal people affected by alcohol and/or other drug use. Working within a harmminimisation and trauma-informed framework the AOD Worker will conduct assessments support clients to implement and review Individual Treatment Plans provide psychosocial support and facilitate referrals to relevant AOD and specialist services.

• Utilise appropriate screening and assessment tools to identify AOD use and cooccurring needs.
• Facilitate referrals to specialist services such as withdrawal rehabilitation and mental health services.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of harm minimisation strategies their application and associated risk assessment processes.
• Provide holistic coordinated care through liaison advocacy collaboration and networking.
• Codevelop and monitor client goals providing feedback on progress.
• Deliver services within a trauma-informed case management framework.
• Build capability to implement AOD-endorsed psychotherapeutic interventions.

• Attend Koori Court as required providing reports and referral support to community members.
• Input accurate timely and relevant data into MDAS-approved systems contributing to KPI achievement.
• Support the facilitation of group interventions and SEWB-related community events.

• Engage effectively with MDAS community members using strong community engagement strategies.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships aligned with the MDAS Strategic Plan.
• Liaise with internal management and key teams to promote best practice and improved clinical outcomes.

• Support and respect historical and contemporary Aboriginal cultures recognising the unique connection Aboriginal people have with the State.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation MDAS policies and procedures.
• Participate in and support internal and external audit processes.

• Demonstrated case management experience delivering evidencebased AOD treatment and support.
• Strong understanding and application of harm minimisation strategies and traumainformed practice.

• Ability to liaise with staff and external agencies regarding client care referrals and follow-up.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports statistical data and organisational documentation.
• Strong relationship management consultation and negotiation skills.

• Ability to plan monitor and evaluate own work and team performance.
• Demonstrated experience building internal and external partnerships.

• Experience delivering SEWB mental health and/or AOD services in a culturally safe manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing culturally inclusive services to Aboriginal people.

• Minimum qualification: Diploma in Community Services AOD or Mental Health.
• Completion of the four AOD core competencies or willingness to complete within 12 months (Alcohol and Other Drug Workforce Minimum Qualification Strategy).
• A relevant undergraduate degree with a specialist Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in AOD Studies is acceptable and exceeds minimum requirements.

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current National Police Check

MDAS is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. Employment is subject to satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander People/s are strongly encouraged to apply.