Community AOD Support Worker

Yaandina Community Services, situated in Roebourne for over 40 years, is the largest provider of community services in the Pilbara. Yaandina has a comprehensive suite of services that include: Youth and Family programs, Community and Aged Care services and Drug & Alcohol services.
Yaandina Community Services is the largest local provider of community services in the Pilbara. Through integrity, respect, team work, continuous improvement and innovation the dedicated staff at Yaandina focus on the needs of each of our clients to deliver the best possible service and care.

About the role:
Provide high-quality, person-centred and culturally appropriate care that supports clients to maintain their health and wellbeing. This includes monitoring clients' condition and reporting any changes to management, maintain accurate and complete records, including progress notes and reporting while providing support in a safe, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture.

Duties include but not limited to:

- Provide support and assistance to Supervisor, AOD Specialist and clients to support recovery.
- Provide administrative support where necessary
- Provide direct practical support to clients so that they gain/maintain independent living skills.
- Medication monitoring/ support medication administration
- Maintain records and resources where applicable
- Escort residents on appointments and social outings as required

About you:

- Ability to write reports and maintain operational records
- Experience with Aboriginal communities




- Understanding and respect for cultural diversity, ensuring culturally responsive care

Requirements of the role:

- Cert III in Community Services or willingness to obtain
- Experience in the AOD space, preferable including remote communities
- Valid National Police Clearance
- Valid Working with Children's Check
- Valid Driver's Licence

Hours of work:
Pending employment type (Full time, Part-Time or Casual) you will be required to work up to 10 shifts per fortnight. This includes varying morning, afternoon and nightshifts.

Salary and benefits:

- Hourly rate is based off the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) pending qualifications and experience.
- Remote allowance
- Superannuation
- Salary packaging options available
- Conferences and training courses available

PLEASE NOTE: No Accommodation or Sponsorship opportunities available for this position.

If you think this position is for you, please select the "Apply Now" option on our website - https://yaandina.org.au/about-us/careers/

Yaandina is committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion and is a strong supporter of training and professional development. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds

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