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SalaryWUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION - Healing Mind, Body & Spirit
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
ABOUT NGALLA WIRRIN WUNGENING
Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (Our Spirit Healing) delivers alcohol and other drug healing practices, through:
· Aboriginal Ways
· Flexible Services
· Authentic Connections
We offer support to individuals with alcohol and other drug challenges themselves, and to families who need support for someone else’s use. Support options include one-to-one counselling, group work, and outreach services where we engage with clients in the community.
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation has provided services to the Aboriginal community for over 35 years and we are now recruiting a dedicated team to deliver Ngalla Wirrin Wungening.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (NWW) Counsellor Educator is central component to the delivery of the Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (Our Spirit Healing) model. This service delivers alcohol and other drug healing practices.
The NWW Counsellor/Educator works collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver the entire ‘Healing Journey’. Specific components on the journey for this role, include:
- Awareness – Provides internal and external stakeholders with up-to-date information about NWW.
- Enquiry – Supports people seeking further information on NWW with warmth and curiosity.
- Referral – Responds effectively to referrals from all sources, i.e., service, self, family, etc.
- Pre-entry – Provides potential clients with information to support their choice to begin NWW.
- Welcome – Offers a warm welcome as a person begins their healing through their ‘Welcome pack’.
- Business Time – Supports all clients with counselling and the development of strategies to achieve and sustain the changes they would like to make in relation to their healing.
- After-care – Offer people support as they move to maintain their healing in community, including, opportunities to support others with their journey.
The NWW Counsellor/Educator provides this service as part of the NWW Team.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Proven ability to achieve the responsibilities as outlined in this job description.
- Commitment to providing AOD services in a culturally strong and safe way.
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, or similar, and/or desire to obtain these skills.
- Experience providing AOD Counselling in a relevant setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and respect for Aboriginal culture, protocols, and boundaries.
- Knowledge of challenges and services from an AOD context.
- Understanding of and commitment to working to key performance indicators.
- Developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Teams.
- Experience in collecting data, analysing information, and preparing reports.
Desirable
- Aboriginality
- Experience working with client management systems such as Pharos, Lumary, Infoexchange, etc
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Working with Children Card
- Police Clearance
- Justice Clearance
- WA Drivers Licence
WORKING WITH WUNGENING - JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
In additional to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:
- 2 wellness days per year
- 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave
- 4-week top up maternity leave
- Excellent salary packaging options available
- Long Service after 6 years
- Mentoring and training opportunities
- Clear pathways for advancement
Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS:
Applications must include a cover letter addressing the essential criteria, plus a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.
Applications close Wednesday 10 April 2024.
All enquiries should be directed to Michael Winton (Manager - AOD Support Services) on 0450 348 ***
Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.
We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.
