- 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.