Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Care NavigatorARMAJUN ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE –Armidale (Aboriginal Designated)Armajun Aboriginal Health Service is looking to recruit a full time, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Care Navigator to work alongside St Vincent de Paul Society.There is currently an opportunity for a full time Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Care Navigator, to join our team.
The aim of the program is to;Contribute to a protected working environment for staff, members, and volunteers by implementing the Society's workplace health and safety practices.Effectively support people to build their own hope, empowerment, citizenship, and connectedness.Contribute to the delivery of the psychoeducation and AOD focused group programs, across a broad geographical area either in person or via virtual care.Support the services Intake Screening process and complete intake screens and assessment with people wishing to access the AOD Hub, when required.Support and where required,



complete comprehensive assessment with people accessing the AOD Hub.Essential CriteriaMinimum TAFE Certificate IV in the welfare or related field.Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander DescentPrevious experience providing support to marginalised and vulnerable people support to homeless personsDemonstrated knowledge of issues relating to alcohol and other drug issuesDemonstrated awareness of appropriate local community support services for alcohol and other drugs, including government agencies and NGOs, and the capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with such service providersExcellent written and oral communication skills.Sound computer skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Awareness and understanding of the Work Health and Safety legislation and a commitment to promoting safe work practices.Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.NSW driver licence.Current Employee Working with Childrens checkDesirable CriteriaExperience working in a member organisationRelevant experience working with people form rural and remote communities.Relevant experience working with First Nations people.Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, exemptions claimed under Section 14D of the Anti Discrimination Act NSW .
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📌 Alcohol And Other Drug Aod Care Navigator New South Wales
🏢 Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
📍 New South Wales