• Sydney, New South Wales
• Full Time (35 Hours) and Part Time roles. Level Four Pay - Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry (SCHCADS) Award 2010 (Pay point dependent on demonstrated skills, experience and pro-rata where applicable)

Family Support Worker - NSW

As a Family Support Worker, you will deliver therapeutic support and education programs as part of Family Drug Supports service provision to families and friends impacted by Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use of others..

We are seeking a driven and empathic individual to help us increase our presence and deliver our services in NSW. The role requires working remotely with some ‘out of hours’ work and occasional regional travel required. Mobile & laptop provided.

Who We Are

Family Drug Support is the leading provider of family support services in Australia.

Family Drug Support (FDS) is a national caring, secular organisation that provides non-judgmental, non-directive support and information for families and friends impacted by the AOD use of others. Since 1997, Family Drug Support has successfully provided programs in this area.

The benefits of working for Family Drug Support

As an employee of Family Drug Support you will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed and professional team within a dynamic and supportive culture, other benefits offered include:

• A vibrant, energetic and supportive team environment
• Extensive range of presentations, worksheets, educational tools and other internally developed resources
• Individual and peer supervision to support your professional practice
• Flexible working arrangements including TIL [Time in Lieu]
• Diverse client load with support to increase areas of professional expertise
• We value and prioritise staff's health and wellbeing
• Generous Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• FDS will provide full training and support in the FDS model and its programs
• You will be required to undertake a complete induction process, including orientation and training (possibly interstate)

Remuneration

The salary package includes Social Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award- level four, (Pay point dependent on demonstrated skills and experience & pro-rata where applicable) plus superannuation with an option to salary package. A mobile telephone, laptop computer and printer will be supplied for business purposes and a company car will also be provided for work use.

Tax-free Salary Packaging Benefits

In addition to your remuneration, you have the option to enjoy generous tax- free salary packaging benefit.

About The Role

FDS offers full-time (35 hour) and part time positions, working some weekends and week nights. This role requires a solid understanding of harm reduction principles, a strong commitment to non-directive practice and therapeutic capacity to support families.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualifications in Community Services, AOD/Mental Health or experience in a similar role
• Active listening and/or Motivational interviewing familiarity and capability to build rapport quickly with people
• High level of administration and reporting competency
• Understanding of and commitment to Harm Reduction and the FDS model
• Ability to deliver training, education, courses and workshops
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Willingness to commit to some evening/weekend work and regional travel
• Demonstrated experience in working with families
• Ability to meet targets and timelines for reporting
• Unencumbered drivers license
• A satisfactory National Police Check

desirable Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in the AOD, education, community services or human services sector (min 5 years)
• Counselling or support group experience
• Membership in relevant professional associations
• Lived experience is highly regarded
• Work with diverse communities
• Marketing or networking with professionals and relevant governing bodies

A position description is attached.

To call for more information: 0490 781 927.