WHOS® (WE HELP OURSELVES) – NEWCASTLE

AOD CASE WORKERS - PART TIME (30 HOURS PER WEEK)

WHOS® (We Help Ourselves) programs and services are based in NSW and QLD and cater for individuals who are experiencing difficulties with substance use dependence. Further information can be accessed at - www.whos.com.au

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated staff member to join WHOS the team at our Newcastle Day Program to work with clients seeking community based AOD support.

About the Role – What you will be doing

Providing AOD assessment referral services

Undertaking case management

Facilitating the group program.

Maintaining data entry and collection of AOD outcome measures.

Complying with internal policy and procedure, and clinical governance

Actively participating in practise supervision.

Benefits

Doing work that matters for one of Australia’s premier NGO - AOD organisations.

Training and development, including an interactive E Learning platform and external training opportunities.

New office space close to Newcastle transport.

Supportive team environment 

APPLICANTS MUST RESPOND TO THE SELECTION CRITERIA BELOW

Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in Alcohol and other Drug (AOD), Community Services, Social Science,  Mental Health or related fields
2. Experience working in the AOD or Mental Health field.
3. Experience in assessment and referral of clients with AOD dependence and mental health conditions.
4. Knowledge of AOD Harm Reduction approaches.
5. Demonstrated capacity to negotiate and develop referral pathways with allied services.
6. Advanced case management skills.
7. Competent computer skills and use of electronic client files
8. First Aid Certificate

Remuneration is negotiable based on experience and qualifications SCHADSI level 4.

Salary Sacrificing Benefit Card

Please note, to apply for this position you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a current National Police Clearance.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position please send a CV with a cover letter addressing the criteria to:

Jamie Young – WHOS Hunter Region Manager

By email [email protected] or for further enquiries 0457 111 344