Tenterfield, NEW South Wales Employment Office
About the Organisation
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) managed by members of the local Aboriginal communities based in Inverell, NSW with outreach services located in Glen Innes, Armidale, Tenterfield, and Tingha.
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service offers culturally appropriate Aboriginal health care services including Drug and Alcohol Support, GP services, and Dental services. The organisation also promotes the healthy lifestyles, well-being, and good health of the community by providing comprehensive and holistic services.
About the Opportunity
Armajun Aboriginal Health Services now has multiple full-time roles available for experienced Drug and Alcohol Caseworkers (identified positions) and a passionate Drug and Alcohol Coordinator to work across their Tenterfield, Inverell, and Glen Innes office hubs.
As a Drug and Alcohol Caseworker, you will be responsible for providing and supporting access to a range of drug and alcohol services in the community, both on an outreach basis and from the Hub location. You will also advocate on behalf of clients and refer and integrate clients for client centred related services.
To be successful in this role you will hold a Certificate IV drugs and alcohol, welfare, social work, or equivalent. You will also have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and community.
The ideal candidates will have Aboriginality*, effective written and verbal communication skills, and a strong understanding of the needs of those dealing with drug and alcohol issues in the community.
*Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, exemptions claimed under Section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act, NSW 1977.
Please note: Candidates are required to hold a current driver's license and have the ability to travel overnight within the region if required.
Reporting to the Program Manager, as a Drug and Alcohol Coordinator, you will be responsible coordinating and providing a range of evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment and support services, including direct clinical services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, both on an outreach basis and from the Hub location. You will also provide support to a dedicated team of AOD caseworkers to ensure services are being provided and implemented in line with the organisational framework.
To be successful in this role you will hold a tertiary qualification in a health or welfare discipline and be eligible for membership or registration with an appropriate professional body. You will also have demonstrated experience in staff supervision, support, and training. Candidates with previous experience working in rural primary health care in an Aboriginal community will be highly regarded.
This role requires an individual who is a passionate and enthusiastic leader and who displays a strong understanding of service planning within a multidisciplinary health service delivery model.
Please note: Candidates are required to hold a current driver's license and have the ability to travel overnight within the region if required.
This is not an Aboriginal Identified Position however, Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, as an AOD Coordinator, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary circa $86,500 negotiable with skills and experience plus salary sacrificing options.
As a AOD Caseworker, you will enjoy competitive remuneration circa $38,950 – $54,120 negotiable for the right candidates and salary sacrificing options.
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Source: Uniting News