• Full-Time, fixed term until June 2023
• Thursday to Sunday 6pm - 4am, plus additional hours
• Up to $42 + penalties rate
• Melbourne CBD

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. We are committed to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their roles.

About the role

The Public Intoxication Program will deliver a health response to people intoxicated in the City of Yarra in line with the Victorian Government's recent decriminalisation of public intoxication. As an Outreach Worker in this pilot program, you will respond to calls for support by developing and delivering outreach support to intoxicated individuals, transporting them to places of safety, and creating health and social care pathways and broader prevention strategies. The Program will be delivered in Partnership with Dardi Munwurro and The Salvation Army. This role will provide outreach, triage, transport and a bridge between Police, Ambulance and Sobering Safe House supports.

Additional information can be obtained from the attached position description.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum certificate IV qualifications in Alcohol & Other Drugs, Counselling, Social Work or similar. Other appropriate tertiary qualifications may also be considered
• The ability to assess client need and develop a care plan in order to support and assist both their immediate wellbeing and safety and their short-term navigation to health and other community services
• A commitment to the principles of harm reduction and recovery
• The ability to establish respectful professional relationships that have clear boundaries with consumers, staff and partner organisations
• The ability to take initiative, act calmly and with confidence in challenging situations and work well own direction
• Demonstrates self-awareness and the ability to self-regulate, role models a positive outlook & positive team culture even during challenging times.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

Why join us?

As part of our team, you will thrive through a culture of professional growth, workplace flexibility and staff health & wellbeing initiatives, flexible roster and hours to provide a work life balance.

Application process

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume, and answer the questions provided on Talent Propeller.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Jill Tejada by email on [email protected], using the subject line: Outreach Worker - Yarra Public Intoxication Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.