Support Worker (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
- Full Time Role in Albury NSW
- $63,000 p.a
- NFP salary packaging perks + Super
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that provides first-class primary health care to the Aboriginal community in Albury, Wodonga, and surrounding areas.
Join the AWAHS Social & Emotional Wellbeing Team (SEWB) to support the Aboriginal community towards a better future. The goal is to empower clients by delivering alcohol and other drug programs holistically, aligned with primary health care principles and goals.
What we can offer you
- Work with a purpose – empower people on their recovery journey and make a lasting impact
- Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits
- Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
- Access toEmployee Assistance Program
- A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team
The Role:
This role is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal clients with drug and alcohol dependence issues.
You will promote a client-focused holistic approach when engaging with clients affected by alcohol and other drug use issues and empower clients by facilitating approaches to and participation in, alcohol and other drugs programs and services.
A key aspect of this position is assisting with reducing the level of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug usage in the local Aboriginal community
To be successful in the role you will meet the following criteria:
- Extensive work experience and/or a qualification relevant to the role
- Experience either professionally, community based, or family related in supporting Aboriginal people and their families who have alcohol and other drug issues
- Offering client-focused support, including consultation, assessment, referral, and follow-up
- Team care planning for SEWB clients
- Providing outreach support & working in partnership with clients to reach identified goals
- An understanding of the current health issues relevant to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities
- Planning and facilitating Education and Health promotion programs
Help our mob to take responsibility for their own health, the health of their families and the health of the broader Aboriginal community.
Having the right people in the AWAHS team is important to us. Before joining the team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, and proof of qualifications/licenses.
We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged.
More Details: Please contact Chiquita Walsh on for a PD and confidential discussion.
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