AOD worker
- Full-time
- Glebe, NSW
Australian Drug Foundation
Kathleen York House
Description
ADFNSW which operates Kathleen York House, seeks a dynamic individual to be part of its multidisciplinary team. Kathleen York House is an abstinent based residential treatment facility supporting women in overcoming their Substance use disorders and reducing its harmful impact on their lives, the lives of their children, families and the community.
Award: SCHADS Award - Level dependent upon qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and attractive salary packaging arrangements
Purpose of Position: To provide case management; group facilitation; program administration; and formal and informal support to Kathleen York House Clients and their children.
Requirement
- Tertiary qualification in relevant field or substantial experience in the alcohol and other drugs field
- Excellent understanding of the complex range of issues involved in SUD especially for women and those caring for children or young people
- Experience in trauma, mental health issues and other comorbidities
- Comprehensive Case Management competencies
- Understanding of the policy, legal and regulatory environment for treatment of SUD and drug education, including child protection
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Current Drivers Licence and the ability to drive a passenger vehicle
- Current First Aid Certificate
Desirable
- Affiliation with Professional Body
How to apply?
Interested applicants are required to address the selection criteria, include a covering letter and their resume, via email or post, to kathleenyork@adfnsw.org.au or to Kathleen York House, PO Box 285, Glebe, NSW 2037
Contact for Information at Kathleen York House – Libby Shipway on Tel 02 9660 5818
For more information visit www.kyh.org.au
The successful applicant will be female. KYH considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
Criminal Record Check: The successful applicant will be required to provide the results of a current Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children check – undertaken at their own cost. (This is a requirement for employment) .
