About CAAPS

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 youth services. We are based in the Northern Suburbs of Darwin in the Northern Territory.

About the position

As the Clinical Coordinator, you will ensure that the AOD program is delivered in line with funding conditions, CAAPS strategic direction, best practice standards, legislative requirements and within a culturally safe and ethical environment.

Essential skills and experience

• Hold a tertiary degree or a postgraduate qualification in Social Sciences, Psychology, Counselling or equivalent and other relevant qualifications
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Proven experience in managing staff within a clinical setting
• Extensive experience working with people with substance use issues including provision of health related services
• Experience in effectively delivering clinical services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
• Demonstrated computer skills including MS Suite, email, data collection/input and record management skills
• Sound knowledge of the issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Extensive understanding of current issues impacting the delivery of AOD services to individuals and families 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

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the above Essential skills and Experience.

For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Jason Chukwukelu on (08) 8922 4800 or email inquiries may be made to [email protected] using the subject line: Clinical Coordinator - AOD - CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check and a current Northern Territory driver's licence.

To learn more about CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation you can visit their website at: https://www.caaps.org.au