ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER

ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER

We Help Ourselves (WHOS) provides a range of alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment programs in NSW and Queensland. Information on the range of services provided by WHOS can be found at www.whos.com.au

WHOS Hawkesbury Region Day Program, located at Windsor, has a full-time position available for an Aboriginal AOD Worker. Part-time or job share arrangements may be considered.

This position is available to Aboriginal identified applicants only.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will contribute to culturally respectful, community focused services aimed at improving the social and emotional wellbeing of clients of the service.

Key responsibilities for the position are to provide the WHOS Day Program range of services to clients in a culturally safe and sensitive manner.

The successful applicant will provide the following in a culturally protected manner:





- Support to Aboriginal people to remain connected with the service
- AOD information sessions in a culturally appropriate manner
- Liaison with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal allied service providers
- A range of AOD support services, assessment & referral, case work & group support

Selection Criteria:

Being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a requirement for this position.

- Qualifications or undertaking study in AOD or related fields
- Knowledge of AOD, mental health or related fields
- Sound written and verbal communication skills and computer use
- Knowledge of AOD Harm Reduction approach
- Knowledge of Aboriginal specific community services

Remuneration:

- SCHADSI Award, based on qualifications and experience.
- Salary packaging is available.
- Applicants must provide a current National Police Clearance Check.

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📌 ABORIGINAL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS WORKER (Windsor)
🏢 We Help Ourselves
📍 Windsor