Substance Abuse Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia beBeeRecovery Full time $65,000 - $73,000

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals and families experiencing alcohol and other drug-related issues. As a specialist, you will provide intensive ongoing person-centered case management, work with families, the local community, and service providers, facilitate AOD education and information sessions, and provide evidence-informed case management sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide intensive ongoing person-centered case management (formal and informal)
  • Work with families, the local community, and service providers
  • Facilitate AOD education, information sessions, and service presentations within the local community
  • Provide evidence-informed case management sessions
  • Assist clients while at the service through brief therapeutic intervention and referral to suitable services
  • Work with clients to create holistic and strength-based individualized support plans utilizing SMART goals including referral to supplementary services as needed
  • Ensure that all required internal and external client paperwork is completed
  • Complete a range of administrative duties for the efficient running of the service
  • Create and maintain client-related paperwork, including individualized case management files

Requirements for Success

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A relevant degree with at least 1 year's experience or a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs with relevant experience
  • Demonstrated ability to provide specialized or complex therapeutic interventions and manage a caseload of complex clients
  • Demonstrated professional approach to the role, including maintaining professional boundaries
  • Understanding from combined lived experience and professional development about factors that support recovery and a proven ability to use this to positively support others on their recovery journey
  • Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination

Benefits

We offer a rewarding work environment, not-for-profit salary packaging, generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers, free external confidential counselling, and access to chaplaincy support.

Our Culture

We recognize and respect diversity, ensuring you feel valued and supported in your career. Our innovative culture prioritizes the safety and well-being of our team members and the people we serve.



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