AOD Support Worker (Lifeskills)
Core
Provide practical and emotional support to participants within a Residential Rehabilitation Program for individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges.
Role type
AOD Support Worker (Lifeskills)
Builds
Residential rehabilitation and withdrawal management programs
Domain
Health & Social Services / Addiction Recovery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, breathalyser and urine screening, medication administration, transport coordination, life skills facilitation, group activity supervision, risk assessment, trauma-informed practices
Preferred skills
Social Work or Psychology degree, Certificate IV in AOD interventions, Diploma in Community Services
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Assess and respond to participant wellbeing, risk, and crisis situations; Conduct scheduled and random breathalyser and urine screenings; Facilitate life skills and group activities; Support attendance requirements and provide transport to appointments; Organise and supervise recreational and community activities
Seniority
Casual, entry-to-mid level