Community Support Worker
FULLTIME POSITION AVAILABLE
WHOS is looking for a fulltime Community Support Worker to join our men’s program, Gunyah, based at Lilyfield. The role involves: a) assessment, referral, and education, b) supervising and supporting clients in a residential setting, c) delivering a structured daily program (which includes facilitating various process and psychoeducational groups), d) conducting therapeutic interventions
APPLICANTS MUST RESPOND TO THE SELECTION CRITERIA BELOW
Essential Criteria:
- Certificate IV or higher in AOD, Community Services, Mental Health (or similar).
- Ability to work evening and weekend shifts as required (this will be on a rotating basis).
- Up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and able to provide acceptable proof of vaccination status.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in facilitating groups.
- Experience in residential treatment centres, particularly Therapeutic Communities,
- Experience working with clients that have substance use disorders and/or associated issues,
- Knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation strategies.
Being male is a genuine requirement for this position.
Remuneration:
- Remuneration is in accordance with the SCHADSI Award Level 4
- Salary packaging is available
WHOS adheres to the NSW Health recommendations for vaccination.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Details
| Applications Close | October 5, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Job Board | NCOSS Community Jobs |
| Job Category | Psychology & Counselling, Social Work |
| Job Field | Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mental Health and Counselling |
| Employment Basis | Full Time |
| Location | Inner West Sydney |
How to Apply
To apply you must have the right to work in Australia, be willing to provide a current National Police Clearance Check and respond to the selection criteria noted above.
Please forward your application addressing the selection criteria, and your resume, to the Manager (Bruce Wright - bruce.wright@whos.com.au – 0499 324 224) and the Assistant Manager (Nicholas Nash – nicholas.nash@whos.com.au).
Applications close: 5th October 2022
We Help Ourselves (WHOS)
WHOS offers a range of evidence based therapeutic AOD residential programs. Our services are based in NSW and QLD, further information can be accessed at - www.whos.com.au
| Website | https://whos.com.au/ |
|---|---|
| Contact | Bruce Wright |
| Phone number | 0499 324 224 |
| Email address | bruce.wright@whos.com.au |