Community Safety and Wellbeing Worker – Substance Use

  • 1 x Full Time
  • Ongoing Term
  • Designated Position*
  • Shoalhaven regions
The Community Safety & Wellbeing Officer (Substance Use) will be required to work as part of a responsive and dedicated multi-disciplinary team to provide multi-faceted holistic programs and services to Aboriginal people residing in the Shoalhaven Aboriginal Communities.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
16 November 2017

The Community Safety & Wellbeing Officer (Substance Use) will be required to work as part of a responsive and dedicated multi-disciplinary team to provide multi-faceted holistic programs and services to Aboriginal people residing in the Shoalhaven Aboriginal Communities.

The CS&W Officer will be required to promote the service and work in partnership with relevant stakeholders in providing health care programs and services that improves community safety and wellbeing. This will include providing culturally appropriate assessment, intervention, referral, and educational and support services as necessary for individuals, families and groups. The position holder will be required to provide direct client service delivery to individuals and facilitate a range of programs to reduce substance use and improve social and emotional wellbeing among local Aboriginal communities.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

  • A sound knowledge of Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander communities and relevant organisations within Shoalhaven, Illawarra and South/ Far South Coast regions and a demonstrated understanding of health and wellbeing issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of casework, case management and counselling services including relevant tertiary qualifications in community services relating to; Alcohol and other drug work, mental health and or social emotional wellbeing.
  • Tertiary qualifications or minimum of certificate IV in Community Services (Alcohol & other Drugs, Mental health) or related field, or equivalent experience in related area of work.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including the ability to manage time effectively and efficiently using personal and technical skills, including establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate health related programs.
  • Computer proficiency and the ability to use basic computer programs and client information and data management systems.
  • Knowledge and commitment to principles and practices of Workplace Health & Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity and how they apply in the workplace.
  • Current NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel overnight in regional and interstate areas if required.
  • Aboriginality*

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VACANCIES

Applications must address the key competencies (selection criteria):  For an Information Package containing position description, selection criteria and an employment application, please contact Human Resources via email hr@southcoastams.org.au or call 02 4448 0200.

Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.

Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2012 – 2015.