Residential Care Worker

Key Responsibilities:

- Support clients in the residential program

- Adapt an empathetic, compassionate approach to addiction recovery

- Assist the multidisciplinary team with the care and coordination of clients

What does the role look like?

-      Transporting the clients to Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous/Gamblers Anonymous (AA/NA/GA) meetings in the greater community

-      Assisting clients with requests they may have that are in line with our ethos

-      Be available to support clients who are struggling with their own addiction recovery

-      Ability to adapt to shift work (i.e. weekends and/or overnight shifts)

-      General shift hours are 6pm-6:30am (wake shift) or 6am – 2.30pm.

-      Foundation House offers additional tax-free income (FBT) of up to $15,900 p.a

-      Access to Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

-      Renumeration is inline with SCHADS award and dependant on experience.

Details

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications (Minimum Diploma AOD or equivalent)

Essential Criteria

- ✔️ 12 months of professional experience in the Drug & Alcohol Sector

- ✔️ Relevant tertiary qualifications (Minimum Diploma AOD or equivalent)

- ✔️ Demonstrated knowledge of 12 step programs, preferably in a residential setting

- ✔️ Exceptional communication skills

- ✔️ Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment

- ✔️ Proficient in computer operations and administration tasks

- ✔️ Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel

- ✔️ Flexibility with work hours to accommodate client needs

- ✔️ Hold a current First Aid Certificate

- ✔️ Possess a valid Driver's License including Light Rigid (LR) or willingness to get one on commencement

- ✔️ Exceptional professional boundaries and adherence to codes of ethical behaviour

Other Information

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and ready to be a vital part of a supportive team dedicated to providing top-tier care; we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

Please apply via LinkedIn or send your resume and a brief cover letter to akalliris@foundationhouse.net.au

Foundation House

Foundation House is a unique NGO service that provides residential rehabilitation to those in the CFMEU, MUA, ETU, PSA, HSU and those actively working in the construction industry. As an organisation we prioritise compassionate, person-centred care for each of our clients.