Address At Lives Lived Well, we’ve been treating and supporting young people and adults whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also support people with mental health and gambling concerns and those transitioning from correctional centres.
If you share our belief that with the right support, people can change their lives, think in a curious and critical way, and thrive on learning and change, join us and do your best work here!
About the Service
Located in the beautiful coastal regional city of Coffs Harbour surrounded by a host of stunning beaches and tranquil rainforests, this youth residential alcohol and other drug service provides therapeutic rehabilitation and withdrawal support to young people aged 13 – 18 years.
This youth residential rehab provides an 8-bed recovery service, including 2 withdrawal beds providing a safe environment to withdraw from alcohol and/or other drugs. The12 week program Is structured to include therapeutic interventions, psycho-education, relapse prevention, case management, cultural connection activities, life skills and aftercare support.
We are committed to celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We offer ceremonial and NAIDOC leave and have established a support network for our First Nations staff, to build relationships, share knowledge and debrief.
This program and service is led by a compassionate, curious, and non-judgmental leader, passionate about supporting staff and asking, ‘why not, and what’s next?’
Your opportunity
To perform the duties of this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991.
We are currently recruiting for a part-time Support Worker to join our team, working 19 hours per week.
As a Support worker, you will assist in establishing and maintaining a culturally appropriate and secure healing program that is sensitive to the specific cultural, social, and spiritual aspirations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people accessing the service.
What does this mean?
Well, you’ll help to keep young people emotionally safe while supporting and monitoring activities of the program. You’ll assist with medications, support guided meditations, and provide general help and support to clients during the day.
This is a role that has a big impact. You will complement the treatment and delivery of a range of intensive and tailored support and evidence-based interventions that will focus on alcohol and other drug use, psychosocial issues and risks connected with the young person’s offending behaviour.
You’ll also:
Assist the clinical team to maintain a culturally appropriate and secure program that is sensitive to the specific cultural, social, and ensure the community is safe and positive and that the program timetable is being followed.
Work with residents at an individual and group level to assist them to address their substance use and the issues associated.
Engage with families and other individuals or agencies to develop a strong post-treatment support network.
Maintain an awareness of community functioning and act to resolve community concerns and/or conflict.
Co-ordinate and arrange daily catering requirements including supported resident cooking, cleaning up and supported chores.
Maintain strict confidentiality and behave appropriately and consistently with all residents.
The hourly rate of pay is $36.00 – $38.60 per hour plus packaging and super, dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.
What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, there are some essentials you’ll need:
Demonstrated ability to maintain empathy and compassion when working with young people experiencing symptoms and behaviours associated with AOD use, mental health problems, experience of trauma, or cognitive impairment, or a combination of these.
Understanding of the cultural and historical issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Capacity to engage with, assess and case manage persons with alcohol or drug dependence and related problems.
Experience in facilitating group work.
Willingness to work in a team to identify and address problems.
A valid Working with Children Check (NSW).
While not essential, we’d also love you to have:
Tertiary qualification in relevant field.
Current Australian (issued) Driver’s Licence.
What matters most is that you’ll live and breathe our values, which means:
You are humble, human and full of hope.
You show up and share.
You ask: Why not? And what’s next?
You leave a positive wake.
Why work for Lives Lived Well?
You’ll join a curious team that thinks differently and seeks new ways. We look to the evidence. We explore new ideas. And when we reach “better”, we ask, “What’s next?” Which means you’ll need to be comfortable with change - you’ll enjoy variety, the agility, and the opportunity to achieve more, faster.
While you support others, we’ll support you with some great benefits, including:
An extra five paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance (pro rata if part-time).
Regular clinical supervision, case conferencing and debriefings.
Fitness Passport membership access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness and leisure centres across Australia, at a discounted rate
We are committed to celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We offer ceremonial and NAIDOC leave and have established a support network for our First Nations staff, to build relationships, share knowledge and debrief.
Check out more employee benefits for you and your loved ones on our careers page.
Are you ready to imagine the possibilities? Apply now!
Applications close: Friday, 8th March 2024
Suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.
For questions or information about the role, please email: recruitment@liveslivedwell.org.au
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Peoples. Confirmation of employment will be subject to candidate's possession of a Current Australian Drivers Licence, and Working with Children Check.
