Case Worker/ AOD – Aboriginal Identified

Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.

Location: – Moree

Position: – Full Time

Salary: – $75,000 + Super + Salary Packaging

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

About The Position

Join our passionate Rehabilitation Team and make a real difference! As an Alcohol & Other Drugs Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in delivering culturally sensitive, respectful, and holistic support to Aboriginal individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol challenges. This role is all about empowering people on their journey to recovery through compassionate, client-centred care. If you’re committed to creating positive change in the community, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities but not limited to:

• Assess client needs and provide appropriate referrals to drug and alcohol counselling services.
• Provide health promotion and education to individuals, families, and communities on drug and alcohol issues.
• Input client data into the Communicare database.
• Act with tact and diplomacy when dealing with information of a highly sensitive nature.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• A Certificate of Aboriginality
• A Current National Police Check.
• A Current Working with Children Checks NSW.
• Current Driver’s License that allows you to drive in Australia.
• COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster information (or evidence of a valid medical exemption).
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues affecting lives of Aboriginal people.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at hr@wachs.net.au