AddressAlcohol and Other Drugs Case Worker Admissions Missiondale – Part Time 30.4 hours (9 Month Fixed Contract)
City Mission is seeking a compassionate and proactive individual to support others who are pursuing help to manage their addiction. The Case Worker Admissions is required to work within the Intake Team to undertake assessment of clients applying to Missiondale, which operates as a Therapeutic Community long-term rehabilitation facility. The person will conduct assessments, report to the Intake Team, and undertake follow up as required. They will demonstrate high levels of communication, collaboration, and administration to achieve this.
Missiondale provides a supportive environment for people engaging in long-term recovery in a Therapeutic Community setting. Missiondale is set on a peaceful 25 acres outside of Evandale and is funded for 34 beds, delivering a six-month program. The program includes individual and group therapy, skills development, case management and clinical support. Clients who enter Missiondale have completed their detox or withdrawal period elsewhere prior to admission.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
- Relevant Qualification: Diploma in Community Services (Alcohol & Other Drugs), Certificate IV in Community Services or similar.
- Ability to work with a diverse team including those from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain positive professional relationships with clients, staff and external stakeholders.
- Current drivers licence.
- Working with Vulnerable People Check, or willingness to obtain.
- National Police check is required for all roles at LCM.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Alcohol and other Drug Sector.
- Experience or demonstrated capacity to work in an organisation adopting a Christian ethos.
- A good understanding of the causes of addiction related issues:
- Knowledge of drugs and their effects; Knowledge of symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal; Knowledge and experience in conducting alcohol and other drug assessments, brief interventions and other health interventions (as appropriate); Knowledge of motivational interview techniques; Knowledge of relapse prevention strategies.
- Experience and demonstrated success in providing case management and/or support to clients with complex needs.
- Positive history of following organisational policy & procedures.
- Demonstrated high level time management and prioritisation skills.
- Demonstrated history of setting and applying good professional boundaries.
The position and salary will be based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 . As a Public Benevolent Institution, LCM employees are eligible to salary package through our approved provider.
If you have a passion to work as part of a dynamic, friendly team in a caring compassionate environment, knowing that the activities of our organisation are directed towards services provided to those at risk in our community, we encourage you to apply.
Please send your application addressing the selection criteria and your ability to effectively perform the primary tasks above to the Manager People & Culture, City Mission, PO Box 168, Launceston, or upload it to the SEEK website.
A full job description is available by phoning 6335 3000 during office hours, by emailing ******@citymission.org.au, or via our website – www.citymission.org.au/support-us/work-with-us.
Applications close on Monday 13th May 2024 at 9:00am.
