Sobering Up Shelter – Support Worker – Casual Ongoing
Core
Provide day, afternoon, and overnight support to people affected by alcohol in a safe, 18-bed sobering up shelter until the effects of their alcohol use have reduced.
Role type
Support worker (casual)
Builds
Overnight accommodation and support services for individuals under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
Domain
Social services / Indigenous community support / Substance use recovery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Compassionate communication, active participation in personal support, domestic duties, administrative tasks, stakeholder engagement, computer software proficiency (Word, Excel), knowledge of work health and safety principles
Preferred skills
Experience working with Indigenous people, understanding of barriers and challenges faced by Indigenous people in the NT, willingness to obtain Certificate in Alcohol & Other Drugs or Community Services