Aod Outreach Worker

2 months ago


Ballarat, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Job no**: 512949

**Work type**: Permanent Full Time

**Location**: Ballarat

**Categories**: Alcohol and Drugs
- **Leading Community Services Organisation**:

- **Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration**:

- **Full-time, ongoing position based in Ballarat**

**About the opportunity**

The AOD Outreach Worker will provide practical as well as therapeutic, supportive engagement for individuals and liaises with a wide range of Uniting AOD and MH and other collaborating services to ensure that, regardless of length of wait for residential withdrawal or rehabilitation treatment, the person remains engaged until the point of admission. Family engagement (where applicable) is a key component in managing expectations of treatment outcomes.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health - Desired
- Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment).
- Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment).
- Familiarity with the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector, knowledge of the relationship with the Forensic AOD System and Central Intake Services.
- Experience in developing individual treatment plans, post withdrawal and discharge planning.
- Experience delivering group work.
- Experience working with people with AOD and/or Mental Health issues.

**How to apply**
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

**Get in touch**

**About Uniting**
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
- Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

**Advertised**: 07 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 28 Aug 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time


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