• Senior AOD Worker –WHOS Hub Day Program

Nepean Blue Mountains

We Help Ourselves (WHOS®) is one of the largest alcohol and other drug Non-Government Organisation treatment providers in Australia. We offer a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic and support programs and services to benefit individuals with substance dependence and associated issues.

The Senior AOD Worker will be required to:

• Provide effective leadership for a small team of 4-5 staff
• Experience in case management, staff training and support
• Ability to support staff to achieve their position and service related KPI requirements

Experience in:

• Working with clients that have substance dependence and associated issues
• Information management systems including electronic client file and data management systems
• Written communication skills and the ability to support the coordinator in with reports focusing KPIs required by the funders

Essential:

• 3 years’ experience working in AOD, mental health or related field
• AOD or related qualifications
• Experience leading a team
• Networking experience
• Good time management
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Sound computer literacy
• NSW driver's license and satisfactory driver declaration

Desirable:

• Experience working in Day Programs or similar client centred approach services
• Sound knowledge of the Harm Reduction approach for AOD client group
• Knowledge of AOD, health and human services in the Nepean Blue Mountains region

Remuneration: SCHADSI Award Level 5. Pay point negotiated based on qualifications and experience.

Salary packaging available.

Please note this position is offered on a fixed term contract basis, based on funding continuation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

Current COVID 19 Vaccination Certificate (WHOS Adheres to the NSW Public Health Order 2021 for COVID 19 Vaccinations)

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a current National Police Clearance Check.

Enquiries: 0438 913 156.