Mirikai is a specialist residential rehabilitation service on the Gold Coast for young adults aged 18 to 35. The program is delivered in six-week cycles, with flexibility based on need, and forms part of a continuous package of care that includes support before admission and after discharge. Your opportunity Working as a Casual Support Worker at our Mirikai Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centre, you’ll provide support and supervision to clients undertaking the six-week treatment program. This role includes sleepover shifts, so the applicant must be comfortable working alone overnight and must have open availability. What does this mean? Well you’ll help to keep our clients 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’ll witness the hard work our clients put in to change their lives for the better, helping them to learn new skills, to adapt and to set goals and achieve them. You’ll get experience straight up and hands on - of the work, the clients and what it takes to build a successful and rewarding career. All while being supported and guided by a team of humble humans who really care. You’ll know that you’re leaving a positive wake when: You’re able to manage the structured activities of the program during the evenings and ensure smooth hand over to the daytime staff.You’ve built positive relationships with your clients, enabling them to stick to the program and make positive change in their lives.You’re able to navigate the challenges of new situations, creating solutions and adapting on the spot. What you’ll bring You will be motivated, committed, and have a genuine interest in working within the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector. Your skills and attributes will include: You will need to either hold, be working towards, or willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, Community Services or other relevant field. Eagerness to take on a range of relational tasks – you’ll be working with residents at an individual and group level to assist them to address their substance dependence and the issues associated with this Demonstrated experience in, or willingness to learn, group facilitation, including agenda and goal setting, and participation in meetings Ability to support residents through admission and discharge processes, organise community-based outings, and supervise self-administration of medications Builds genuine connections and communicates with purpose – you’ll bring empathy, resilience, and hope to every interaction, supporting clients from diverse backgrounds as they navigate detox and recovery Is confident demonstrating emotional maturity and a calm demeanour, especially in high-pressure or conflict situations Demonstrated knowledge of the complexities of alcohol and substance use, with an understanding of professional boundaries within AOD support work You’ll self-care – this role can be challenging and it’s important to us that you are at your best, to do your best Being willing, engaged and comfortable with change – we welcome ideas and suggestions for improvement Strong computer skills, experience with client note-taking and an understanding of how handovers work You will need to hold a current Australian Drivers Licence, and either hold, be working towards, or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check. You will also need to be willing to obtain your First Aid and CPR Certificate. Most importantly you will have passion, commitment, and a great attitude with a genuine alignment to the Lives Lived Well values. Our values are: We are humble, human, and full of hope We show up and share We ask why not? and what's next? We leave a positive wake Why? We believe that, through these values, we do our best work - for each other, for clients, and for the communities we work in. And it’s a promise we make to you about the kind of experience you will have working for us. Benefits of Working with Us This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service supporting people in their recovery from alcohol and substance dependence. As a casual AOD Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining continuity of care by stepping in when regular staff are unavailable. Whether you're covering morning, evening, or overnight shifts, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that values your contribution. Join our team in the Gold Coast and experience a huge range of benefits, including: Access to Perkbox – for savings across hundreds of retail outlets Being part of a professional, multidisciplinary team with learning opportunities Fitness Passport with discounted access for fitness and leisure centres across Australia 85% of our current workforce think LLW is a truly great place to work (People Survey, September 2023) How to Apply Please contact recruitment@liveslivedwell.org.au for a copy of the Position Description Applications close on Wednesday 8th July at 5.00pm, however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early. 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 Nations People.
