• Position: Residential Care Worker (RCW)
• Location: Foundation House
• Reporting To: Programs and Clinical Manager and Senior Residential Counsellor

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clients in the residential program
• Adapt an empathetic, compassionate approach to addiction recovery
• Assist the multidisciplinary team with the care and coordination of clients

What does the role look like?

• Transporting the clients to Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous/Gamblers Anonymous (AA/NA/GA) meetings in the greater community
• Assisting clients with requests they may have that are in line with our ethos
• Be available to support clients who are struggling with their own addiction recovery
• Ability to adapt to shift work (i.e. weekends and/or overnight shifts)
• General shift hours are 6pm-6:30am (wake shift) or 6am – 2.30pm.
• Foundation House offers additional tax-free income (FBT) of up to $15,900 p.a
• Access to Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to an experienced multidisciplinary team of counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers

Criteria:

• 12 months of professional experience in the Drug & Alcohol Sector
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Minimum Diploma AOD or equivalent)
• Demonstrated knowledge of 12 step programs, preferably in a residential setting
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Proficient in computer operations and administration tasks
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Flexibility with work hours to accommodate client needs
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate
• Possess a valid Driver's License including Light Rigid (LR) or willingness to get one on commencement
• Exceptional professional boundaries and adherence to codes of ethical behaviour

Join us in our mission to support individuals on their journey to recovery. Apply now and become a crucial part of our dynamic team at Foundation House!

Renumeration is inline with SCHADS award and dependant on experience.