Family Drug Support Worker

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Collingwood, Australia

Reference:

• Part-Time, 0.6 FTE, Fixed-Term until June 2026 with the possibility of extension
• Located in Footscray and Collingwood
• Work for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisation
• Generous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable income

So why cohealth?
cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

About the role
This position sits within the AOD cluster, which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people who are considered homeless or use drugs and/or alcohol. The Family Drug Support Worker provides support to improve overall health, wellbeing and resilience of families and offer practical support and information.

This is a hybrid role, two days working from home, one day from the office.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

• Delivery of evidenced based interventions and harm reduction support either as a single session intervention or ongoing
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Department of Health and Human Services, relevant community agencies, local government and other key stakeholders
• Collect accurate data in line with Cohealth and Department of Health's quality framework
• Maintain and develop standards of practice and skills

What cohealth offers:

• Exciting Parental leave benefits
  • cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service
  • Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well
• Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs
• We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)
• Relevant qualifications in AOD/Mental health or similar
• Understanding of and commitment to Harm Minimisation and the models that underpin Family Drug Support
• Demonstrated experience working in the Drug & Alcohol sector
• Experience providing brief interventions, single session interventions and ongoing support

Application Process

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You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and Cover Letter. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.

Applications close on 09 September at 10.00 PM.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Leonie Ryan on

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.

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