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 - $46.70 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 Prospect Act 2010 (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 nn
- 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 nn
- 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 nn
- Qualifications in Alcohol and Drug or equivalent (AOD skills set).
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Preferred / Desired nn
- 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 ***********@bdac.com.au

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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 2010 (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 (Greater Bendigo City)
🏢 Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative
📍 Greater Bendigo City