COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER

COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER

WHOS Penrith Day Program has a full position available for an Aboriginal AOD Worker. The position is 38 hours per week and is offered on a full-time basis; however, part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. The role involves providing the WHOS Day Program range of services to clients in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner, including the use of WHOS assessment and care planning tools, and group work materials.

Key responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clients to engage, and remain engaged, with the service and to strengthen cultural identity, connection, and belonging
• Address harmful AOD use as it impacts Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
• Provide AOD assessment & referral, case management, one to one & group support
• Provide AOD information sessions in a culturally appropriate manner
• Liaise with allied service providers, and in particular Aboriginal service providers

About you

• Qualifications in AOD, Community Services, or a related field
• Experience working in AOD, mental health or a related field
• Networking experience, in particular with Aboriginal specific service providers
• Knowledge of Aboriginal specific AOD, health and community services in the region
• Demonstrated cultural capability, which includes knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing harm caused by AOD use
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current harm reduction approaches
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current National Police Check

About us

We Help Ourselves (WHOS) provides a range of alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment programs in NSW and Queensland.

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