Love Trust Honesty Respect Concern

• Leading AOD Community Services Organisation
• Work within a culture committed to supporting a dedicated values-led workforce
• Make a difference to people’s lives in a client facing role
• $65,594 to $70,332, negotiable, plus super, 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging benefits

Odyssey House Victoria is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. Odyssey House is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use problems. Odyssey House is partnering with UnitingCare ReGen to deliver integrated, person-centred, and evidence-based treatment services as the N&W Metro AOD Service, part of the Victorian AOD sector reforms.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for individuals with high quality transferable harm minimisation, case management and brief intervention skills or those with experience in AOD work. Odyssey House acknowledges the challenges of working intensively with complex clients and will provide training and structured support to the team. We are looking for experienced skilled, driven, and compassionate people who want to excel in their chosen career and genuinely care about their community. We are interested in discussing how you may be able to use your skills and experience within Odyssey House Victoria. We want to attract the best possible people whose values align strongly with those of Odyssey House. Are you willing to work together to make a difference to someone’s life?

What we can give YOU!

We are committed to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best. We believe in giving people real flexibility in their work. Our Workplace Flexibility policy enables our staff to be great at work, and great at home too! OHV employees have access to generous employee benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum.
• Flexible work arrangements including 48/52 purchased leave.
• A vast array of training and professional development opportunities
• A progressive workplace culture committed to making your workplace experience an engaging and rewarding one.

The position

The position is offered as a full time, maximum term contract to 30 June 2023, with the possibility of extension if funding allows. The role is based at the NW AOD office located in Footscray and covers off on the NW and SW catchments.

The key purpose of the AOD Clinician: Outreach position is to provide assertive outreach support to the consumer cohort through either a case management or brief intervention service delivery mode. This position reports to the Outreach Coordinator

A day in the life of this position includes: undertaking outreach, completing referrals, working collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans and goals, case notes, care team meetings, consultation with the outreach coordinator, attending clinical review meetings and other relevant meetings.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Possess well-developed planning and organisational skills.
• Be approachable and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Be a team player who is supportive of your colleagues.
• Be driven by your moral values, which will be aligned to those of Odyssey House.

More information

The full position description and instructions about how to apply can be found at https://odyssey.org.au/work-with-us/careers-at-odyssey/. Please note applications will only be accepted via the Odyssey House Victoria website. Please do not apply via recruitment websites or via email. Please remember to address your application to Patrick Birtles, Outreach Coordinator, and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Patrick Birtles on 0466 852 494, or at [email protected], using the subject line: AOD Outreach Clinician enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.