• We Help Ourselves (WHOS) – Gunyah
• AOD Community Service Worker - Gunyah, Lilyfield Nsw

about the role

WHOS, one of Australia’s premier alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment providers offering a range of evidence-based therapeutic programs. WHOS has services based in NSW and Queensland. Further information can be found at - www.whos.com.au

WHOS Gunyah is looking for a fulltime AOD Community Services Worker to join our men’s program, Gunyah, based at Lilyfield NSW.

The role involves:

1. assessment, referral, and education,
2. supervising and supporting clients in a residential setting,
3. delivering a structured daily program (which includes facilitating various process and groups),
4. conducting therapeutic interventions

Key selection criteria

To be considered applicants must respond to the selection criteria below.

1. Certificate IV or higher in AOD, Community Services, Mental Health, or similar.
2. Available to work rotating day, evening and weekend shifts as required.
3. Ability to facilitate groups.
4. Experience in or knowledge of residential treatment services.
5. Experience in working with clients that have AOD and associated conditions.
6. Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation strategies.

Being male is a genuine requirement for this position, under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Remuneration:

• Remuneration is in accordance with the SCHADSI Award Level 4.
• Salary packaging is available.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. To apply you must have the right to work in Australia, be willing to provide a current National Police Clearance Check and respond to the selection criteria noted above.

Please contact Manager Bruce Wright - [email protected] using the subject line: AOD Community Service Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs – 0499 324 224.