Support Worker (Alcohol and Other Drugs)

Support Worker (Alcohol and Other Drugs)

• Full Time Role in Albury NSW
• $63,000 p.a
• NFP salary packaging benefits + Super

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides first-class primary health care to the Aboriginal community in Albury, Wodonga, and surrounding areas.

Join the AWAHS Social & Emotional Wellbeing Team (SEWB) to support the Aboriginal community towards a better future. The goal is to empower clients by delivering alcohol and other drug programs holistically, aligned with primary health care principles and goals.

What we can offer you

The Role :

This role is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal clients with drug and alcohol dependence issues.

You will promote a client-focused holistic approach when engaging with clients affected by alcohol and other drug use issues and empower clients by facilitating approaches to and participation in, alcohol and other drugs programs and services.

A key aspect of this position is assisting with reducing the level of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug usage in the local Aboriginal community

To be successful in the role you will meet the following criteria :

Help our mob to take responsibility for their own health, the health of their families and the health of the broader Aboriginal community.

Having the right people in the AWAHS team is important to us. Before joining the team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, and proof of qualifications / licenses.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged.

More Details : Please contact Chiquita Walsh on 0414 713430 for a PD and confidential discussion.

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