Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 8th Dec 2021
Love Trust Honesty Respect Concern
Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At OHV we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce drug use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community.
We are looking for a skilled, driven, compassionate AOD professional who wants to excel in their chosen career and genuinely cares about their community. Are you willing to work together to make a difference to someone’s life?
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:
The position is offered as a fixed term contract to 30 June 2024, with the possibility of extension if funding allows. The position is based at Werribee, with outreach to Melton. During pandemic-related Community Health Orders we have been delivering the Day Program online.
The key purposes of the role are to assist individuals to reduce or cease harmful alcohol and other drug use, to better manage relapse, and to establish healthier relationships and lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use.
A day in the life of this position includes: assisting in the facilitation of psycho-educational groups and the daily client activity schedule, and being the key worker to a case load of clients during and following the program.
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 by clicking Apply Now below. Please do not apply via email. Please remember to address your application to Judith Watson, Team Leader, Discovery AOD Day Program, and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Please remember to include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Judith Watson on 0408 228 577, or at [email protected] using the subject line: Day Program Case Manager & Group Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs.
At Odyssey House Victoria 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, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
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.
Due to recent Victorian Government mandatory vaccination requirements for the health industry, all Odyssey House Victoria staff effective 15 October 2021 are required to hold full vaccination status. Evidence of full vaccination status will be requested during the onboarding process.
All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.