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SalaryBushmob Aboriginal Corporation
People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Alice Springs based
- Salary packaging and employee benefits
- Professional development opportunities
BushMob is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Case Manager to join the team in our youth Residential Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Rehabilitation Program.
The position requires someone with demonstrated ability to deliver high quality case management support and group work to young people aged 12-25 years. The position also offers the opportunity to attend bush trips and camps and work as part of a dedicated and experienced team.
THE POSITION OFFERS:
- Salary of $85,000 – $88,000 (negotiable based on experience)
- Salary packaging options
- A supportive work environment with professional development opportunities
BUSHMOB ALSO REQUIRES THAT APPLICANTS HAVE OR ARE WILLING TO OBTAIN:
- A current NT C Class manual driving license.
- An NT Working with Children’s Ochre Card.
- A recent national police check.
Please see below position description.
Reports to: Wellbeing Practitioner & Manager
Tenure: Full-time
Classification: BushMob EBA 2016
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Support young people healing from alcohol and other drug (AOD) use through provision of holistic case management support.
Commitment to Child Safety
BushMob Aboriginal Corporation is committed to maintaining and prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access BushMob’s activities, service, programs and facilities. Successful applicants will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory national police check and NT Working with Children (Ochre) Card.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Provide quality case management support to young people participating in BushMob’s Residential Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation Program in line with the organisation’s policies and frameworks.
2. Develop person-centred case plans in collaboration with young people, conduct risk assessments and risk responses where required.
3. Build strong relationships with young people and their families to ensure holistic support.
4. Network with education, health, legal, income support and other service providers and stakeholders to build collaborative partnerships.
5. Conduct and facilitate regular case conference meetings with young people and their support networks.
6. Provide high level advocacy for young people in varying contexts including education and employment, legal matters and child protection.
7. Facilitate the delivery of weekly AOD awareness and education sessions on a rotating basis.
8. Provide advice and guidance to Residential Case Support staff to foster best practice in staff’s approaches service wide.
9. Maintain client records, write high level case related reports and other written and verbal communications.
10. Work within ethical and legal frameworks, maintaining practices that adhere to legislation, policy and procedural requirements.
11. Participate in required meetings, both internal and external including minimum monthly supervision.
12. At times participate in a wide range of activities to build and enhance relationships with young people, including bush activities, horse culture healing program and at times, other activities which may involve overnight camping.
13. Record statistics required for annual reporting.
14. Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call roster to provide after-hours support to Residential Case Support workers where required.
15. Maintain own professional competence through a purposive professional development plan.
16. Adhere to all BushMob policies, codes and procedures, including those related to personal conduct, confidentiality, privacy, health, safety, risk and cultural competence.
17. Undertake other tasks as directed from time to time.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Required:
1. Demonstrated experience working in a casework related role and/or tertiary qualification in youth work, social work, alcohol and other drugs or other related discipline.
2. Experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and demonstrated understanding of the complex and systemic issues which affect Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, particularly in the NT.
3. An understanding of the youth service sector in the NT and current trends and issues impacting young people.
4. An understanding of the underlying factors surrounding AOD use in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
5. Demonstrated ability to build positive rapport with young people as well as strong working relationships with other services and stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and to also work with minimal supervision including being able to complete tasks, plan and use time effectively.
7. Developed verbal and written communication skills to interact with people from diverse linguistic, cultural and other backgrounds, and for documentation and professional communication purposes including reporting, emailing and data collection.
8. Demonstrated ability to minimize and resolve conflict, negotiate outcomes in complex situations, deliver information effectively in a group setting.
9. Demonstrated understanding of mandatory reporting obligations in the NT, and of verbal and non-verbal confidentiality, privacy and other legislative requirements.
10. Ability to actively participate in high energy physical activities, to travel by road in the bush away from facilities, and all activities associated with preparing and managing camping trips for groups.
Desirable:
• Current or recent experience living and working in a remote community, including Alice Springs.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Hold and maintain a current NT C Class manual driving license.
2. Hold and maintain NT Working with Children’s Ochre Card.
3. Recent national police check or be willing to obtain one.
