ADFNSW which operates Kathleen York House, seeks a dynamic individual to be part of its multidisciplinary team. Kathleen York House is an abstinent based residential treatment facility supporting women in overcoming their Substance use disorders and reducing its harmful impact on their lives, the lives of their children, families and the community.

KYH requires an AOD Intake Worker

Position – AOD Intake Worker

Employment Status: Part time Position – 3 to 4 days a week

Award: SCHADS Award - Level dependent upon qualifications and experience,plus superannuation and attractive salary packaging arrangements

Purpose of Position

To Manage waiting list; Conduct face to face comprehensive assessments with potential clients; Relay information regarding potential clients to staff at team meetings; Liaise with clients prior to admission to make arrangements re: childcare, date of admission etc.; Complete service induction and admission paperwork with client on arrival to KYH; Set up client folder; program administration; and formal and informal support to Kathleen York House Clients and their children.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
• Experience in the alcohol and other drugs field
• Excellent understanding of the complex range of issues involved in substance use disorders, including for women caring for children, for young people and for people with co-occurring mental health problems
• Excellent understanding of the complex range of issues involved in especially for women and those caring for children or young people
• understanding of clinical issues in treating women with substance use disorders
• understanding of the policy, legal and regulatory environment for treatment of substance-use disorders and drug education, including child protection
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Current Drivers Licence and the ability to drive an automatic passenger vehicle
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate

next steps

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Contact for Information at Kathleen York House – Libby Shipway on Tel 02 9660 5818.

For more information visit kyh.org.au.

The successful applicant will be female. KYH considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK: The successful applicant will be required to provide the results of a current Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children check – undertaken at their own cost. (This is a requirement for employment) .