Directions Health Services is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of integrated services and programs for people affected by alcohol and other drug issues, their families, and the wider community. Our Arcadia House program operates as a Therapeutic Community, is based on a harm minimisation approach in which the community itself, through self-help and mutual support, is the principal means for promoting personal change. Arcadia House manages withdrawal, transition and day programs and has both residential and day programs.

The Position

Full-time or Part-time position (hours negotiable) based in Bruce, ACT, providing community-based treatment, case management and support for clients impacted by alcohol and other drug issues and access to the Directions suite of programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide case management, and work collaboratively with clients to create comprehensive treatment support, and exit plans
• Provide group facilitation, crisis support, and clinical work with clients in accordance with Therapeutic Community and Harm Minimisation principles
• Collect and maintain data and documentation in an accurate manner
• Promote and contribute to a continuous quality improvement framework

What we offer:

• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary plus superannuation, commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• 17½% leave loading
• Professional development and training opportunities

What we would like you to have:

• Experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug sector
• Qualification or currently studying towards a qualification, in Counselling/Social Work/Psychology/Nursing/other relevant field and/or Cert IV in Alcohol and Other Drug Work
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of substance use on clients and family members/friends, and good working knowledge of effective treatment and support options and harm minimisation strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Group facilitation skills

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

All appointments will be conditional upon having a WWVP check, current First Aid and CPR certification, and a satisfactory National Police Check.

For more information regarding the position, please contact Directions’ HR on 02 6132 4841 or Meg Diggle on 02 6129 5950, or alternatively you can email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Arcadia House enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Position Description with selection criteria is available on the Directions’ website http://www.directionshealth.com/career-opportunities/.