Permanent – Full Time Salary: $75545 to $79385 Super Not for Profit Salary Packaging Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience Location: Broken Hill NSW 2880 Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need! Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose . Your Opportunity We are currently recruiting for AOD Case Workers in Broken Hill to work on the adult and youth related programs. The AOD Youth Case Worker position in Broken Hill focuses on supporting young people to better understand the impacts of Alcohol and Other Drugs by providing education-based group programs. The AOD Youth Case Worker position includes care coordination and wrap around services to young people who are living with concerns related to their substance use. In this dynamic role, you’ll facilitate structured alcohol and other drug group programs and provide tailored health and social support to empower young individuals on their journeys to recovery. The AOD Case Worker provides care coordination and wraparound services for people living with concerns related to their substance use, who are receiving community-based treatment, or a looking to explore residential treatment options, while also experiencing a high level of need. You will engage in providing case management and case co-ordination to individuals with Alcohol and other drug support needs, including harm reduction in relation to substance use, housing, parenting and family support, income, and employment. Outreach work will be key, allowing you to reach those in the community who may not be able to access services easily. The use of a pool car for travel during work hours is a great benefit, ensuring that you can effectively engage with people in various locations. If you’re ready to inspire hope and drive change, we want to hear from you! Your journey to making a difference starts here! Your key responsibilities will be to: Respond to referrals of clients to the service from internal and external support services. Undertake Initial Assessments and screening Work with clients to develop Treatment plans following completion of Comprehensive assessments Provide ongoing case management sessions with clients including reviews of Treatments plans and client progress Provide structured Alcohol and other Drug Group Programs for Youth AOD Case worker role, as well as SMART recovery delivery for both the Youth and Adult positions Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including clinical drug and alcohol treatment services including Far Western Local Health District and Non-Government Providers Develop transfer of care plans with clients at the completion of service delivery ensuring wrap around services continued to be offered Requirements for Success" Qualifications in Drug and Alcohol and /or Community Services or Case Management experience within a similar role Experience providing Case Management to individuals with complex needs. Understanding of issues impacting young people and addiction experience in that field Understanding of substance use disorders and mental illness. Current NSW driver’s license Current First Aid and CPR Certificate Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. Your benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay ) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off Our culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application , please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au Find out more about a career with Mission Australia . How to apply Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today! Please advise your preferred position in your cover letter. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
