About the role: As a Case Manager with us, you'll get to improve the health, well-being and social outcomes of clients by delivering comprehensive alcohol and other drug support interventions. The AOD Case Manager role involves providing immediate trauma-informed and person-centred care to participants utilising brief interventions, support people with practical information and supports and utilise a psychosocial capacity building framework. They work with other staff to facilitate groups providing training in psychoeducation, harm minimisation, process groups and relapse prevention, and reduce alcohol and other drug use related harm by delivering participant-centred, high quality and safe case management and care coordination.

About the program: The aim of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (DATP) is to achieve improved health and social outcomes for individuals, families, and communities at risk of, or currently affected by, problematic alcohol and other drug use. It supports people at all stages from early intervention to relapse prevention.

Hours and location: This part-time role is 30 hours per week, with flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. There is no weekend work required. This position operates onsite from the hub based in the Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre and works closely with the neighbourhood centre staff. A pool vehicle is available for outreach work in the community This position is funded until 30 June 2027, with strong potential for extension as part of our expanding community services

$$$: This role will be remunerated at SCHCDS Level 4 $46-50ph with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k.

Find out more: For a position description, see Job Opportunities | Join Our Team - Apply Now — The Buttery For any other queries, please contact ••••@buttery.org.au

How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to ••••@buttery.org.au

You will be a great fit for this role if you meet the selection criteria below. To help us get to know you, please address each of the criteria in your cover letter,



using each criterion as a separate heading. We encourage you to share examples of your experience, achievements and approach to supporting people in their recovery journey.

1. Tertiary qualifications at diploma level or higher in an AOD, Social work, psychology, or Mental Health field.

1. Current driver's licence, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check

1. A minimum of two years’ experience in case management and delivery of AOD support with a trauma informed approach using knowledge of AOD support and relapse prevention.

1. Demonstrated experience facilitating groups.

Cover letters that address all criteria above will be best placed to progress through the selection process.

Applications close: We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

Why you’ll love working with us

We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes:

- Flexible Working Solutions: We support your work-life balance with adaptable working arrangements.

- Extra Annual Leave: Enjoy two additional weeks of annual leave (pro rata) to spend more time on holiday.

- Career Growth: Explore internal opportunities to transfer and work in other programs.

- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.

- Supportive Environment: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to external clinical supervision for direct service staff

- Salary Packaging Benefits: Increase your take-home pay by 6-12% with ATO-approved incentives,



allowing you to allocate up to $15,899 of tax-free salary towards your mortgage, rent, loans, credit card, or school fees.

- Salary Packaging Meal and Accommodation Card: Receive a $2,650 card for meals and accommodation.

- Convenient Packaging Options: Package your costs for smartwatches, EarPods, professional memberships or a novated vehicle lease.

About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.

If you are planning to move for this role

The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to or have moved to regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Enjoy six weeks paid annual leave pro rata with generous NFP salary packaging options | External Clinical Supervision | Work from home options | Time in lieu | Flexible leave arrangements | Mobile phone + laptop |Training opportunities | Autonomous working environment with team support | Employee Assistance Program | Supportive management | Inclusive and collaborative culture

The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQASB+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups. We support lived experience and neurodiversity.

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