Job Summary
- $46.58 - $48.24 per hour
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 14th Jul 2023
- Canberra & ACT > Bruce
Directions Health Services is an innovative non-profit organisation that has been providing specialist alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in the ACT and NSW for more than 40 years. Today we offer a comprehensive suite of holistic AOD, mental health and primary health services that aim to reduce harms experienced by individuals, families and communities and improve overall health and wellbeing. Directions’ service delivery team includes Case Managers, Counsellors, Peer Workers, Registered Nurses, GPs, Pharmacists, Chemical Analysts, a Psychologist, and a Psychiatrist.
Our capacity to implement innovative services developed in collaboration with our clients, partners, and other stakeholders, enables us to effectively respond to the changing needs of the communities we serve.
We strive to provide a warm and welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.
This position involves providing overnight support to Arcadia House residents and informing clients about programs provided by both AOD organisations broadly and Directions’ diverse, multidisciplinary team. We are seeking people who are motivated to participate in continuous quality improvement and safety initiatives and who understand the importance of client confidentiality and professional boundaries. We provide generous casual penalty rates and ongoing training and development opportunities that will be highly valuable for your career in AOD, Mental Health and other sectors.
Arcadia House is a 24-hour residential facility and you will be required to work night shifts and weekends.
All appointments will be conditional upon having a Working with Vulnreble People registration, current First Aid and CPR certification and a satisfactory National Police Check.
For further information about this position please refer to the Position Description locate at https://directionshealth.com/career-opportunities/.
If you have any additional queries, do not hesitate to contact Belinda Grooms at [email protected] using the subject line: Night Shift AOD Support Worker - Arcadia House enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Directions is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and we greatly value diversity in our organisation. We actively encourage applicants from all background and cultures. Research shows that women and other marginalised individuals tend to only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the requirements. If you think you may be a good fit for this position, but don't necessarily meet every requirement, please get in touch. We would love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
A position description is attached.