AOD Support Worker
Core
Provide safety, stability, and compassionate monitoring for adults recovering from alcohol and other drug intoxication or withdrawal in a 24/7 Sobering Up Unit.
Role type
AOD Support Worker (Casual)
Builds
Safe recovery environment for participants with complex needs including addiction, homelessness, and trauma.
Domain
Social Services / Addiction Recovery / Healthcare Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, de-escalation, assessment and monitoring, documentation, harm minimisation, basic needs support, discharge planning
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Community Services (AOD), experience with homelessness, night shift flexibility, first aid/CPR certification
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Monitor and assess intoxicated or withdrawing participants, respond to high-risk situations using de-escalation, maintain accurate incident reports, support safe discharge planning, work within a multidisciplinary team
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, Casual