Alcohol & Other Drugs Support Worker – Casual Ongoing – Expression of Interest
Core
Provide supervision, safety, and daily support to individuals recovering from alcohol and volatile substance use in shelter and residential rehabilitation settings.
Role type
Support Worker (Substance Use Disorder)
Builds
Safe recovery environments and client stability
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Substance Abuse Treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Harm minimisation strategies, crisis response, daily operations management, client intake and assessment, life skills coaching, WHS compliance, Indigenous cultural competency
Preferred skills
Certificate in Alcohol & Other Drugs or Community Services, computer software proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Provide supervision and support to clients, conduct intake and assessments, respond to emergencies, assist with daily operations (cleaning, food, laundry), maintain client records, transport clients to appointments, monitor client wellbeing
Seniority
Entry-level / Casual