• Full time
• The Farm in Galong Ltd

The Farm in Galong Ltd (The Farm) is seeking a qualified case manager with experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector to join the team at The Farm in Galong NSW. The Farm is a residential rehabilitation service offering long term treatment for women dealing with substance use issues and their children. If you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable women, this role will suit you.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• Experience in the provision of case management to complex clients
• Experience in the delivery of group programs
• Current first aid certificate
• Highly developed communication skills
• Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with clients and staff.
• Computer literacy and word processing skills, including the use of electronic client information and data management systems
• Current driver’s license
• National police check and Working with Children check

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Understanding of the Therapeutic Community model and its guiding principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in assessment and diagnosis of adults with alcohol and drug problems.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated success in delivering support to clients with complex needs.
• Success in maintaining positive key stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised.
• Demonstrated history of setting and applying good professional boundaries.
• Positive history of following organisational Policy & Procedures.

The Farm’s operating framework is the Therapeutic Communities model. The case manager is required to develop working relationships with management, peers and other functional areas within the organisation. Primarily the role will be responsible for providing high quality assessments, counselling and support to individuals with complex needs and working through issues surrounding addiction using evidence based therapeutic interventions. The role will support the CEO and Case management team in the delivery of programs and services for clients.

This is a full-time position. Remuneration will be based on experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution, the Farm employees are eligible to salary package.

If you have a passion to work as part of a dynamic, friendly team in a caring and professional environment, knowing that the activities of our organisation are directed towards services provided to those most vulnerable in our society, we encourage you to apply.

For more information about the Farm please visit www.thefarmingalong.com.au.