Job Description
Female Alcohol & Other Drugs Support Worker n
BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).
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BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.
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BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.
What We Are Offering n
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Access to Salary Packaging
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12% Superannuation
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Full Time, 12 months Contract
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SCHADS, 4.1 - $***** per hour
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Supportive work environment
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Onsite Parking
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About the Role n
Provide confidential addictions education and support to individuals, families and the community and for promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.
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Deliver an appropriate range of drug and alcohol treatment programs to meet legislative requirements and health service agreements negotiated with the Department of Human Services.
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This position has been identified as a female-designated role in accordance with the special measures provisions of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (Vic).
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BDAC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Key Position Responsibilities Support, Advocacy and Referral for Clients n
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Complete episodes of care with clients.
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Maintain a client load of up to 20 clients including a caseload of forensic clients.
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Accept referrals from individuals, families, and agencies in the community.
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Ensure that you are available to support the clients with these appointments if requested.
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Ensure that the support agencies are supporting the needs of the client.
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Work with the Program Manager of Wellbeing and the Wellbeing team to identify clients who fall through service gaps and are hardest to engage.
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Ensure legislation, standards and guidelines are being followed and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations, and referrals.
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Advocate and refer clients to relevant support services.
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Maintain up to date case noting and all relevant paperwork.
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Liaison with key stakeholders and professional networking n
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Ensure effective ongoing liaison with partner agencies, key stakeholders, services and personnel.
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Participate on relevant interagency working committees.
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Conduct case conferencing when required with other agencies.
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Promote Wellbeing Programs and BDAC to relevant external agencies and key stakeholders.
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Be available for external consultation regarding Wellbeing Services and BDAC services.
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Inform key agencies and other service providers about social and historical factors that may be contributing to negative contacts between other agencies and community members.
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Meet regularly with key stakeholders to assist in the development and implementation of initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal people.
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What you will bring n
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to effectively and efficiently plan and organise own workloads.
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An ability to manage stressful situations.
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Demonstrated negotiation and advocacy skills.
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Knowledge of the causes and effects of drugs and alcohol, and addictions on individuals, families and communities.
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Understanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including the prevention of suicide.
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Understanding of all relevant legislation, policies and practices.
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Education, Training and/or Competencies Mandatory n
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Qualifications in Alcohol and Drug or equivalent (AOD skills set).
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Preferred / Desired n
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Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members or in an Aboriginal organisation.
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Extensive knowledge of local service providers and referral pathways.
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Forensic client experience.
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Experience within the AOD or Mental Health Sector.
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Mandatory Requirements
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Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.
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For more information about this position please see the
Position Description
which can be accessed via our website or contact our human resources team on 4***or send an email through to
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This position has been identified as a female-designated role in accordance with the special measures provisions of Section 12 of the Equal Chance Act **** (Vic).
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BDAC strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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📌 Female Alcohol & Other Drugs Support Worker (Victoria)
🏢 Bendigo And District Aboriginal Co Operative
📍 Victoria