Aod Support Worker Lgbtiq+

**Introduction**:

- Passionate about helping young people? Join our residential youth community house team based in Dandenong.
- Permanent/part-time (0.7 FTE) role working 54 hours per fortnight across weekdays and weekends. Immediate start available.
- Wonderful, inclusive and supportive team with lots of internal development opportunities.
- SCHADS Level 3 with 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.
Windana is proudly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the strength that comes from varied lived experiences, cultural backgrounds, and identities. We are actively working towards Rainbow Tick accreditation, demonstrating our dedication to creating safe, inclusive and addirming services for LGBTIQ+ clients and staff. This role contributes directly to fostering a culturally safe environment and challenging stigma within AOD support services.
Is this your next career opportunity?
Windana understands that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer people and other sexuality, gender and bodily diverse (LGBTIQ+) people and communities are exposed to barriers such as stigma, discrimination and isolation which can prevent these people from accessing AOD services.
This AOD Support Worker LGBTIQ+ (identified) position ensures the Windana Youth Community House site is a safe, affirming and supportive environment for LGBTIQ+ clients to participate in the AOD withdrawal program.
This role is part of a targeted initiative to improve outcomes for LGBTIQ+ individuals affected by AOD issues. Lived experience as part of the LGBTIQ+ community is considered essential to building trust and cultural safety.
We are looking for Permanent/Part-time (0.7 FTE) AOD Support Worker to join our team at our Windana Youth Community House working 54 hours per fortnight as per roster below.
Week 1
**Saturday & Sunday**: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Week 2
**Friday**: 1:30pm - 9:30pm
**Saturday**: 7:00am - 3:30pm
**Monday**: 1:30pm - 9:30pm
**Wednesday**: 1:30pm - 9:30pm
**Thursday**: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- 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.
- Assist and support the team and clients /LGBTQIA+ individuals within inclusive practice frameworks at Windana Youth Community House.
- 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**:

- This is an LGBTIQ+ identified role, meaning applicants must identify as part of the LGBTIQ+ community. This requirement is a special measure under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), designed to ensure culturally safe and affirming support for LGBTIQ+ clients.
- 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.
- A commitment to and/or experience in working with people from LGBTIQ+ communities.
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal, LGBTIQ+ and culturally and linguistically diverse people and communities.
- 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 listen