The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
The prevailing recruitment processes will be followed.
The position may only be re-advertised at the CEO’s discretion if initial attempts to attract a suitably qualified Aboriginal person under special/equal opportunity measures are unsuccessful.
* Full Time
* Berrimah, NT
CAAPS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation delivering a range of important community services to people through activities and services that reflect our CORE values of caring, openness, respect and empowerment. You will be part of an exciting program delivering a new approach to providing AOD Services.
About the position
The Youth Services Case Worker will provide trauma sensitive care and support to young people who have suffered the impact of substance use.
Some of your responsibilities will be:
· Provide case management support to clients in CAAPS YS Program through the utilisation of principles that underpin case management.
· Provide trauma-informed case support to young people who have suffered the impact of substance use (aimed at the empowerment, engagement, and motivation towards their recovery).
· Establish strong therapeutic relationships with clients, and ensuring clients engage in all CAAPS activities associated with CAAPS treatment (programs, activities, group work, cultural activities, and engagement with external services).
· Provide advice and support to the Intensive Assessment and Substance Treatment Program around best practice principles in relation to CAAPS client work.
· Coordinate and support clients to achieve assessed treatment goals, toward addressing life challenges and enhancing wellbeing.
· Understand and adhere to legislative requirements of providing services to youth including the care and protection of young people.
· Coordinate and support YS programs to encourage clients to participate in all activities associated with CAAPS Youth Services treatment programs including external services.
· Participate in CAAPS afterhours on-call rotation
· Client information and case management files are entered and updated on MIMASO and MHAODB External Service Provider Client System
Your skills, experience and qualifications include:
* Minimum Diploma of Alcohol & Other Drug/ Community Services/Youth work.
* Sound knowledge of the issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
* Extensive understanding of current issues impacting the delivery of AOD services to young people affected by substance use
* Sound knowledge of trauma informed approaches to service delivery
* Extensive knowledge of current local and national issues related to health promotion, prevention and management
* Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain
* Current NT Driver’s License (minimum C Class)
* Current Criminal History Check
* Current Ochre Card (Category E)
* Current NAPCAN Mandatory Reporting Certificate, or willingness to obtain
* Ability to produce a negative drug screen result on commencement, and maintain a drug-free lifestyle
Why work for CAAPS?
* You are committed to the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples
* You will receive immense job satisfaction working for a values-based organisation
* Work in a family friendly and supportive work environment
* Ongoing training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills
* Take advantage of Salary Packaging Benefits that increases your take home pay!
* Receive 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)!
To apply please visit http://www.caaps.org.au/about/careers for a copy of the position description, then submit your selection criteria responses and current resume to **@caaps.org.au.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt and only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.