AOD Counsellor - Wadeye, NT

• SCHADS Award Level 6 - $100,248 trp (including salary $90,439)
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,895 p/a)
• Five weeks of annual leave
• Remote area allowance + relocation assistance
• Subsidised accommodation provided
• Bi-monthly leave, weekend trips to Darwin with accommodation included

Are you looking for an opportunity to support individuals and families who have been exposed to the harmful effects of AOD? We are looking for an AOD Counsellor to join our team in the Wadeye community.

This role will suit someone who embraces and understands remote communities, with the capacity and energy to live and work within the community.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Remote Service aims to improve the lives of those exposed to harm due to AOD, by providing harm minimisation, family-inclusive and culturally appropriate support to users, their families and communities through culturally appropriate 'wrap around' services. This includes providing a range of services in the community to support treatment and care options to reduce the harm for clients and their families affected by AOD misuse. Services aim to facilitate sustained recovery.

The AOD Counsellor is responsible for providing AOD counselling services in order for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on applying AOD best-practice frameworks to assist participants to understand their situation and develop strategies to improve their wellbeing.

This position will involve the identification and mentoring of a local Support Worker to build community capacity to provide AOD support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Counselling: Provide a family systems model of prevention, intervention, access to treatments and ongoing support to families and individuals affected by AOD.
• Group Work: Design and deliver group and educational programs, which focus on AOD harm reduction. Work with participants to increase self-awareness, enhance social connection, provide support, develop skills and engage together to address individual challenges.
• Information and Community Education: Promote greater public awareness about the impact of AOD misuse and related harms

About Wadeye

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Wadeye is the largest indigenous community in the Northern Territory. Situated 230 km South-West of Darwin in the West Daly Region. The inhabitants of this community encompass seven language groups and five traditional bands or kinship groups. In this role, you will have the privilege of working closely with Top End Remote aboriginal families and the experience of immersing yourself in an amazing part of the world.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

At CatholicCare NT our employees have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs. To find out more about the benefits available to you when you join CatholicCare NT please visit our career website.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

"CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card."

Details

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria and to apply for this role, please visit our careers website:
www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au

Applications close: 9am Thursday 11 March 2021

Interviews week of: 15 March 2021

CatholicCare NT

We exist to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

With over 25 years in the Northern Territory and having a strong values base we are experts in strengthening and empowering people and communities to make difficult situations more manageable.

You are the heart of our work energising our Mission to strengthen you, your family and your community.

Our programs and services include:

• Counselling and separation services
• Mental health counselling and services
• Parenting support
• Alcohol and other drugs counselling
• Crime victims counselling
• Family and domestic violence prevention programs
• Financial wellbeing and capability programs
• Housing support services
• Employment and community development programs
• Youth programs
• NDIS support
• Advocacy services