Aod Outreach Worker

6 days ago

Fitzroy, Australia Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Full time

**AOD Outreach Worker - Balit Djerring
- Be part of the journey in changing people’s lives
- Opportunity to use your specialist skills & provide meaningful work with AOD clients

**About the Organisation
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of

Victorian Aboriginal communities. The organisation has expanded steadily over past 40 years to provide a

comprehensive range of medical, dental, and social services for our community.

As well as providing a variety of medical services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the

community through contributions to community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to assisting

research into the ongoing needs of the community.

VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits’ staff in accordance with

the Child Safe Standards Victoria.

**About the Opportunity
The role of the Balit Djerring AOD Outreach Worker is to provide support and advocacy for Aboriginal people and

their families in supporting access and treatment in relation to substance use. This will involve referral and

support services for Aboriginal people who have alcohol and / or drug related problems. The Aboriginal Drug

and Alcohol Outreach Worker role seeks to support integrated treatment and care pathways for the highest

need/ highest risk clients.

**Key Selection Criteria
To be considered for this role you must have the following.
- Certificate IV in AOD/Mental Health or equivalent/related discipline.
- Experience working with AOD and/or dual diagnosis clients including a willingness to participate in

relevant training.
- Experience in dealing with complex clients with multiple and complex needs including provision of

working with their families.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of screening, assessment and support to people and their

families with AOD issues.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high quality advice, education and support to clients and families.
- Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative and supportive relationships with clients, families, service

providers and other relevant stakeholders.
- An understanding of the intergenerational loss, grief and trauma that is experienced by Aboriginal

community members and the subsequent self-medication (AOD) issues that result.
- Experience in maintaining client records, data collection and reporting.
- Fully approved Covid 19 Vaccinations (including booster)

**How to Apply**
Please forward your covering letter (addressing the key selection criteria) and resume to

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