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Aod Support Workers

2 weeks ago

Dandenong, Australia Windana Full time

**Introduction**:
Passionate about helping young people? Join our residential youth community house team based in Dandenong.
2 x Permanent/Part-time (0.5/0/6 FTE) positions working 7 nights per fortnight. Sleepover shifts generally start at 6pm until 11pm with sleepover and handover the following morning at 7am.
Salary packaging provisions to enhance your take-home income.
Windana provides connected services for more people in need.
We provide services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.
Our Model of Care puts clients at the centre of what we do to create positive change in people's lives. We work with families, communities and other organisations to deliver trauma informed, equitable, culturally safe and integrated services based on evidence and practice wisdom.
By intervening early and creating purposeful partnerships, we help clients achieve improved outcomes while reducing demand on acute services. And we are influencing policy, practice and research to help shape better systems for clients. Together, we influence the broader system for a more positive and connected future.
Is this your next career opportunity?
We are looking for 2 x Permanent/Part-time (0.5/0.6 FTE) AOD Support Workers to join our team at our Windana Youth Community House.
The AOD Support Worker ensures the site is a safe and supportive environment for clients to participate in the AOD withdrawal program.
Support senior team members to initiate effective treatment and intervention planning, addressing identified client needs.
Participate in the orientation and ongoing support of new residents.
Provide practical and emotional support to residents during admissions and discharges, in conjunction with a Senior AOD Clinician or AOD Clinician.
Supervise and participate in daily house and domestic activities when required.
Provide support to residents attending off-site appointments and visits, including driving to and from appointments and communicating any concerns or recommendations raised by allied health professional to the nurses / handover.
Maintain client documentation and case notes accurately and in a timely manner.
Understand the withdrawal program and the culture expectations of the shared living space.
Provide support in the delivery of medication after completion of medication competency training.
**What we're looking for**:
Experience working in a clinical setting or similar environment delivering a consistent model of care within the sector of alcohol and other drugs, mental health or community service.
Case management skills and ability to write clear and professional case notes/handover notes and other essential documentation.
Ability to work, participate and contribute within a multidisciplinary team.
High level interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening skills and clear speaking skills, with an ability to tailor communicate style to suit the diversity of residents
You must be willing to undertake a Certificate IV in AOD or AOD Skill Set with us in the first year of employment.
Ideally you will have qualifications in a health-related discipline (e.g., social work, youth work, mental health, psychology or similar).
Ideally experience working in a withdrawal program and knowledge in using AOD screening tools
Join our team to contribute to our life-changing work.
Our people are integral to the work we do, and we pride ourselves on providing our team opportunities to contribute, grow and thrive:
Contribute to our meaningful work and values-based culture through our Strategic Plan, our quality accreditation, Reconciliation Action Plan and progress towards Rainbow Tick accreditation. We care about everyone's contribution, so you feel connected, valued and motivated.
Grow through professional and personal development opportunities. We offer regular supervision, goal-setting and individual development plans so you can grow your skills and practice. We also have study leave options, support for obtaining qualifications, career opportunities through secondments, and our Leadership Network.
Thrive with a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer additional leave days, a broad range of EAP services, generous salary packaging entitlements and more
Ready to join us?
Windana is committed to child safety and a valid Working with Children Check and Police Check are required for this position.
Windana values and celebrates diversity and inclusion and is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and life experience to apply. Our aim is to build a team that closely reflects the diversity of the people and communities we work with.