Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 4th Aug 2020
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
The Aboriginal Family Support Worker will provide education and support to Aboriginal men and their families affected by alcohol and other drugs issues. This role will offer individual, couples and family counselling and will provide outreach services to the consumer group. The Aboriginal Family Support Worker will also be required to develop relationships with the local Aboriginal community and contribute to culturally secure training across the organisation.
Cyrenian House considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander Male is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
This position is part-time (45 hours per fortnight) on a fixed term contract until 30th June 2021. This position is located at North Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service based at Joondalup. As this is an outreach role some travelling will be involved.
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com.
For further information please contact Michele Russell, Clinical Coordinator at [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal Family Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Applications will close on when a suitable appointment has been made.
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap.
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.