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Residential care worker

Lilyfield
 Full-time
Foundation House Construction Industry Drug and Alcohol Foundation

Foundation House

Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support clients in the residential program
  • Adapt an empathetic, compassionate approach to addiction recovery
  • Assist the multidisciplinary team with the care and coordination of clients

What does the role look like?

  • Transporting the clients to Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous/Gamblers Anonymous (AA/NA/GA) meetings in the greater community
  • Assisting clients with requests they may have that are in line with our ethos 
  • Be available to support clients who are struggling with their own addiction recovery
  • Ability to adapt to shift work (i.e. weekends and/or overnight shifts)
  • General shift hours are 6pm-6:30am (wake shift) or 6am – 2.30pm. 
  • Foundation House offers additional tax-free income (FBT) of up to $15,900 p.a Access to an experienced multidisciplinary team of counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers
  • Access to Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

Renumeration is inline with SCHADS award and dependent on experience.

Requirement

Criteria:

  • 12 months of professional experience in the Drug & Alcohol Sector
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (Minimum Diploma AOD or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of 12 step programs, preferably in a residential setting
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
  • Proficient in computer operations and administration tasks
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Flexibility with work hours to accommodate client needs
  • Hold a current First Aid Certificate
  • Possess a valid Driver's License including Light Rigid (LR) or willingness to get one on commencement
  • Exceptional professional boundaries and adherence to codes of ethical behaviour

How to apply?

Please apply via LinkedIn or send your resume and a brief cover letter to


Applications close: 9 Aug 2024

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