Manager, Non-Residential AOD Services in Alcohol and Other Drugs NGO

Job Description

Manager, Non-Residential AOD Services in Alcohol and Other Drugs NGO

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Little Bay, New South Wales 2036, Australia

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Part-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

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Description

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The Role

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Jarrah House is thename given to theresidential rehabilitation location for the Women's Alcohol and Drug Advisory Centre Incorporated (WADAC), aNon-GovernmentOrganisationprovidingservices to improve the wellbeing and health outcomes of women, and their families,carersand friends.

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TheManager, Non-Residential AOD Servicesis a newly created leadership role designed tobuild andstrengthenservicesfor clientsin the community. Initially, you will workcloselywiththe CEO,SubjectMatterExpertsandtheSteering Committee tobuild ournewFamily, Carers and Friendsservice.

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The role involves:

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• Coordinatingcounselling and supportservices to non-residential AOD clients(Aftercare and Family, Carers and Friends)
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• Co-designing,monitoringand evaluatingtherapeuticframeworks,content& tools
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• Client screening,assessmentsand care planning
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• Delivering a range ofpsychosocialservices including counselling, group facilitation (online and in-person),psychoeducationand brief interventions
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• Contributingto clinical governance, activity-outcomereviewandqualityimprovement
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• Maintainingclient and operational records
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• Buildingcollaborative partnerships with relevant agenciesandservices.
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About You

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You'llbring:

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• Experience working in the AOD and/or Health sector
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• An ability to guide,mentorand work collaboratively with others
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• Experienceincounselling and group facilitation
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• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocialand therapeuticframeworksand modalitiesapplicable to AOD, community mental health, familysupportand continuing care
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• Anability to engage diverse client groups.
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• Psychology,Counsellingor related qualification
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• Membership of a relevant professional association
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• Demonstrated successful experience in a clinical role, suitable to the operating context
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• Has the right to work in Australia
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• Working with Children Checkclearance
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• Criminal Record Check clearance
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• Evidence of vaccination against Covid-19 and Whooping Cough
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• Identify as a woman - we have an exemption from sections 25 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to advertise,designateand recruit women only in all positions that work directly with, or are in regular contact with clients.
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Why Jarrah House?

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Our skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals apply trauma-informed and evidence-based practices, offering comprehensive therapeuticprogramstoclients inboth residential and community settings.

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Our work can be challenging,andyour wellbeing matters to us. Wework together as a team to help you grow and do your best work. Through our values ofTeamwork, Professionalism andRespect, you can make a real difference to someone's life.

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Other Information

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We have generous salary sacrifice arrangements and aim to look after the health and wellbeing of our team. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects our values and building a workforce that embraces culture,diversityand inclusion.

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Jarrah House has exemptionsto recruit women only in positions that have regular contact with clients and to recruit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women in designated positions.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from LGBTQ communities are encouraged to apply.

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Learn more about Jarrah House herewww.jarrahhouse.com.au.