Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with this fantastic Aboriginal Health Service based in regional Queensland to help them find a Drug & Alcohol Counsellor to join their team in a full time role. As the Drug & Alcohol Counsellor you will be responsible for delivering holistic and culturally appropriate support to individuals, families and young people affected by substance use. This community based role focuses on harm reduction, education, advocacy and increasing access to drug and alcohol services across the region. This is an Identified Position open only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants under sections 25, 104, and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991). Job details Full time position Queensland location Salary packaging available – increase your take-home pay by up to $15,900! Travel allowance and community engagement Professional development and growth opportunities Work in a supportive team driven by purpose Supportive Aboriginal Health Organisation Location You will be working for a community controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation living in a beautiful coastal town one hour from Cairns which offers a great mix of agricultural lands and stunning natural rainforests. It rests on the banks of the North and South Johnstone Rivers, about five kilometres from the Far North Queensland coast. Tourism plays an important role for the town too with plenty of enjoyable things to do and beautiful attractions to see. If the great outdoors is something people love to embrace, Queensland’s tallest mountain is only 15 minutes by car from the town centre. On days when the summit is not covered by clouds, a spectacular view of the Atherton Tableland is the reward when climbers reach the top. Key Responsibilities Deliver client-centred, culturally respectful AOD counselling and intervention services Conduct intake assessments and create care plans tailored to individual needs Provide case management, referrals and progress monitoring Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies Support clients through rehabilitation, court matters or hospital stays Facilitate access to culturally appropriate AOD resources Improve community awareness and education around drug and alcohol issues Community & Support Services Advocate for clients in accessing legal, health, employment or housing services Assist with building individual and family capacity Support and co-facilitate community-based initiatives such as Men’s Groups Administration & Reporting Maintain accurate case notes and client files Contribute to program reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement Collect and analyse data to support funding and program development To be eligible you must have Certificate III in Community Services and/or Diploma in Counselling Strong knowledge of AOD issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Excellent communication, empathy and cultural sensitivity Current QLD Driver’s Licence First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain) Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain Work with purpose in a local community where you will be making a meaningful impact every day! To find out more about this position please call 02 9188 3989 or email contact@curis.com.au and I will be in touch within 24 hours. Why work for Curis Recruitment? We won '2024 Best Healthcare Recruitment Agency in NSW'! On top of this we have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres. Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step. Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing??? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.
