AOD Support Worker (3 Month Fixed Term - Active Night Shifts)
Core
Support residents in an AOD withdrawal program within a residential youth community house, ensuring a safe environment and facilitating treatment planning.
Role type
AOD Support Worker (Residential Care)
Builds
Residential support services for young people facing substance use challenges
Domain
Alcohol and other drugs (AOD) / Mental health / Youth services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Case management, documentation, multidisciplinary team collaboration, active listening, medication administration (post-training), driving residents to appointments
Preferred skills
Health-related qualifications (social work, youth work, psychology), experience in withdrawal programs, knowledge of AOD screening tools
Responsibilities
Support initiation of treatment and intervention planning, orient and support new residents, provide practical/emotional support during admissions and discharges, supervise daily house activities, transport residents to off-site appointments, maintain client documentation, deliver medication after competency training
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC