Public Intoxication Response (PIR) Assertive Outreach Worker
Core
Provide culturally safe assertive outreach support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities affected by alcohol and other drug misuse, including transport to safe locations and detox recovery.
Role type
Assertive outreach worker (social and community services)
Builds
Harm minimisation pathways and recovery support for AOD-affected individuals
Domain
Social services / Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) / Indigenous community health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
culturally safe outreach, transport logistics, psycho-social support, advocacy, health promotion, community network development, record keeping
Preferred skills
AOD screening and assessment, dual diagnosis support, understanding of intergenerational trauma, Certificate IV in AOD or Community Services
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide outreach response to community affected by alcohol and other drugs; Assist with initial referral intake; Provide psycho-social support; Refer and link to specialist case managers; Advocate on behalf of community members; Conduct health promotion and education; Maintain community and service linkages; Assist with transport to safe locations for detox recovery