Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Full and Part-time available)
Core
Provide culturally safe health and psychosocial support to Aboriginal women in residential alcohol and other drug rehabilitation, including daily care, group facilitation, and liaison with community services.
Role type
Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Clinical Support)
Builds
Residential rehabilitation programs for women and children
Domain
Healthcare / Substance Abuse Treatment / Aboriginal Community Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Culturally safe practice with Aboriginal women, AOD and/or perinatal skills, client record maintenance, psychosocial support delivery, group program facilitation, policy and procedure application
Preferred skills
Lived experience of drug and alcohol dependence, Certificate III in Community Services or Certificate IV in AOD, valid driver's licence, resilience
Responsibilities
Collaborate with clinical staff to deliver culturally safe support, support clients with daily routines and appointments, facilitate group programs, liaise with ACCOs and health providers, assist with data collection and client records
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on support role