Job Overview:
* This role involves providing gambling help services to individuals and their families.
Our organization is a leading provider of support services in the North Queensland region, with a strong focus on community engagement and education. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Gambling Help Services Community Educator.
The successful candidate will have a relevant degree in social work, psychology or behavioural science, and proven experience in implementing psycho-social and risk assessment skills. They will also have excellent facilitation skills and be able to prepare and document reports and case reviews accurately.
We offer a range of benefits, including SCHADS L4 Salary (pro-rata), 19 hours per week, great NFP salary sacrifice options, 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading, birthday leave, extensive support for professional development, on-site cafe, above award payment of $2,500 annually, wellbeing app, sign-on payment of $200, and payment for Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with community organizations and gaming venues to promote the Gambling Help Service and establish referral pathways.
* Seek opportunities for information sessions within the community and other agencies.
* Integrate and maintain the Gambling Help Service in Indigenous Communities through consultation with community leaders and establishment of relationships and referral streams with existing services.
* Work within relevant legislation and effective service delivery models.
* Maintain knowledge of legislation relevant to Gaming Machines and online betting.
* Complete risk assessments and accurately record client data.
* Participate in program and service planning, review, monitoring and evaluation activities.
* Travel to regional, remote and rural communities to deliver the Gambling Help Service.
Requirements:
* Possession of a relevant degree in social work, psychology or behavioural science.
* Demonstrated ability to implement psycho-social and risk assessment skills.
* Accurate preparation and documentation of reports and case reviews.
* Maintenance of a current First Aid Certificate.
* Facilitation skills in a group or individual setting with diverse clients.
* Ability to be innovative in approach whilst supporting addiction and involving family.
* Experience working with addition desirable.
* Current membership with professional association desirable.
* Open Driver licence.
* Ability to obtain or already possess Queensland Blue Card and NDIS workers Screening clearance.
Notes:
* Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
* If you have not received contact within 60 days of the commencement of this ad, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.