ABOUT THE GLEN FOR WOMEN

The Glen for Women’s program is designed to treat a client in a holistic manner by addressing all of their issues. This means that we treat the person as a whole (spiritually, mentally and physically). We don’t just treat their addiction, we also look at things in their life that may be causing the addictive behaviors.

Our program is about empowering people to take control of their lives, to live a good, fun life and to become active members of their families and the community as a whole.

About the role

As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.

TGFW Senior Therapeutic Worker will work alongside the Operations Manager in overseeing the case management of clients, oversight of TGFW transition program, clinical decision-making, implementing a routine for the clients and supporting clinical staff.

responsibilities

• Plan, assign, organise and schedule and complete case management sessions with clients. Schedule sessions for each client at week 1, 4 and 8 and a minimum of every 4 weeks in the transition program
• Develop and maintain networks and co-operative relationships with stakeholders who work with The Glen for Women residents
• Work with transition clients and the case management team to ensure on-going therapeutic and psychosocial engagement
• Facilitate transition meetings and psycho education groups from a trauma informed strengths based perspective
• Have a deep understanding of policies and procedures and how they impact operations & ultimately clients. Senior Therapeutic Worker is responsible for ensuring that all policies including client-led policies are always followed.

WORKING AT THE GLEN

A lot of hard work happens behind-the-scenes at The Glen. There are high expectations that come with wearing a Glen shirt, this includes:

• Always prepared: The Glen takes pride in being organised, planned and prepared in everything we do – programs for clients, meetings with staff/stakeholders and community events.
• Always communicating: Communication is key to ensure everyone is always on the same page. We communicate via multiple technologies – phone, messages, emails, calendars, shift reports and clinical software (Mimaso)
• Always improving: The Glen is accredited under QIP always striving for better. We are a fast-paced, driven and ambitious organisation that’s always seeking to work more efficiently and effectively for the betterment of the client journey.
• Always honest: One of our values is that everything we do is grounded in a foundation of honesty. We have honest conversations with clients, we are honest with ourselves, honest with each other and our stakeholders. There are times of debate and discussion to arrive at win-win solutions. Walk into any room with a Glen shirt on, and people expect honesty from us.

If the values and statements above align with you, then The Glen will be a great place to work.

REMUNERATION

The Glen remunerated according to the SCHADS award with the level to based on your experience and qualifications and can be negotiated.

ENQUIRIES

For any enquiries, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Therapeutic Worker - Transition Focus - Wyong Creek enquiry via EthicalJobs with your question and phone number, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

A position description is attached.