Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Program Staff
Job No:
157710
Location:
Wide Bay, Burnett Bundaberg and Fraser Coast
- Are you an experienced Alcohol and Drugs professional looking to join a community organisation seeking to assist people of all ages and communities?
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration package of $80,000 plus super and a host of great benefits,
- Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities!
- Specialty areas available include Families, Youth, Nurse led Withdrawal Management & Day rehab co-ordination.
About the Organisation
Since 1997, Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd. (BHCC) has assisted thousands of people to move beyond the isolation and stigma of mental illness and addictions to live a meaningful existence with a sense of purpose. We have delivered support to countless others facing disadvantage, early signs of mental ill-health, at-risk individuals and families and relapse prevention programs.
Bridges offer mental health and drug and alcohol services, Psychology Practice, Allied Health, Child, Family & Youth Services, Disability Employment Services, programs for people involved in the justice system and NDIS services. We deliver a range of programs throughout rural and regional Qld, supported by professional staff committed to our practice principles of recovery, “No Wrong Door”, and exceptional customer service.
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic Alcohol and Drug Program Practitioners to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Wide Bay, Burnett, Bundaberg and Fraser Coast regions of Queensland. These critical roles will see the successful candidates engaging with at-risk persons in the community and helping them engage with our services. They will provide case management, counselling, psychoeducation, relapse prevention and practical support for clients.
About the Benefits
Bridges Health & Community Care Ltd understand the critical importance of its employees in the success of the organisation and, as such, are always on the lookout for talented, like-minded individuals to join their team.
The role comes with an attractive remuneration package of $80,000 plus super and salary sacrificing options to increase your take-home pay further. You will also receive additional benefits, including:
- Relocation assistance
- Assistance with accommodation when relocating
- 5 days of well-being leave
- Flexible work arrangement, including work from home.
- Ongoing training and development with an annual training budget
You join a multi-disciplinary team whose culture is dedicated to helping you succeed.
About the Opportunity
Successful candidates for the Alcohol and Drugs Program Staff will be responsible for providing case management and support to clients and potential clients within their service area. The core duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Assessment of clients for Alcohol and Drug programs
- Development and implementation of interventions plans
- Coordinating service delivery, ensuring service delivery meets the objectives of the program
- Recruiting clients into the various programs on offer.
The role will see you responsible for managing your cases and ensuring that all casework and notes are maintained in a professional and timely manner.
Within the AOD program area we have requirements in these specialty areas:
- Families
- Youth
- Nurse led Withdrawal Management
- Day Rehab co-ordination
About You
Successful candidates will bring significant demonstrated experience from a similar role and a diploma in Alcohol and Drug or Mental Health. You will understand the dilemmas faced by people working in these roles and how to effectively manage the ethical and personal boundaries required to do the role effectively.
Empathetic and flexible, you will be solutions focussed always looking for creative ways to assist your clients.
With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you, will develop effective, trusting relationships with your clients and the wider community. Your experience in harm-minimisation and psycho-social frameworks will enable you to tailor effective management plans that minimise the risks for the individuals in your care.
Most importantly, you will understand the need for self-care and have developed effective mechanisms to ensure you look after yourself and your team at all times.
Bridges provides services in a healthcare setting, therefore must comply with the Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction, issued by Queensland Health, which requires that each worker must have received the prescribed number of COVID-19 vaccination doses
This is a truly rewarding opportunity to support an organisation that assists vulnerable and marginalised members of the community. If you think you have what it takes to join the Bridges team, then we want to hear from you - Apply Now!