Alcohol & Other Drugs Worker

We have an opportunity to join an energetic multi-disciplinary team, that is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the local aboriginal community, within the role of Alcohol and Drugs Worker .

The role will assist clients to overcome various identified Alcohol & Other Drug issues. Provide assistance which is based upon on a harm minimisation approach, involving: health promotion, education, developing and maintenance of Aboriginal /TI community linkages, referral support and counselling. The AOD Worker partners with the client in their individual treatment journey and in conjunction with the above, provides appropriate flexible support. Your clients will engage on a voluntary and mandated nature, and you will have to undertake financial management (brokerage), lead care team meetings and have a complex case load of the clients on your case load and your team.

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation (RDAC) was established as an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation in 1992 to improve the social, health and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people.  RDAC is a leading provider of primary health care and related social and family support services to Aboriginal people and communities across Gippsland. RDAC’s services are provided at the following locations: Wellington, Latrobe and Baw Baw local government areas. RDAC’s services include: general practice; health assessment and education; dental, audiology; chronic disease management; drug and alcohol counselling; child and family services; child and maternal health; home and community care; immunisation and vaccinations; social and emotional wellbeing support and counselling; allied health; client transport and corporate services; child care service and Aboriginal Best Start program.

Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Proven ability and experience to work with a range of people and organisations (including specific client groups such as Aboriginal, CALD and Forensic clients) in a non-judgemental and respectful manner.

Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client interactions and record keeping.

Demonstrated skill in working autonomously in a primary care setting, in particular the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated understanding of community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm.

Experience and training in therapeutic approaches such as: Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice and self-help groups or similar.