Permanent – Full Time Salary: $72814 to $78,082 + Super + Salary Packaging Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience Location: Orange NSW Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive.United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.Find out more about us and our purpose .Your Opportunity Located in Orange NSW, the AOD Support Worker will provide coordinated care and psychosocial support to individuals who are engaged in clinical substance use treatment.You will engage in providing case management and case co-ordination to individuals with drug and alcohol needs including housing, parenting and family support, income, and employment.You will be required to be creative in addressing issues and challenges that are faced by participants to achieve the desired outcomes.Your key responsibilities will be to: Respond to referrals of clients to the service from internal and external support services.Conduct intake assessments of suitability for support Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including clinical drug and alcohol treatment services including Western Local Health District and Non-Government Providers Work with clients to create individualized support plans addressing psychosocial needs.Provide ongoing case management sessions with clients and review progression.Assist clients in the process of transition out of the service into the community.Requirements for Success Qualifications in Drug and Alcohol and /or Community Services or Case Management Experience providing Case Management to individuals with complex needs.Understanding of substance use disorders and mental illness.Current NSW driver's license Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.Our culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible.So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email ****** or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.Your benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay ) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.How to apply Click 'Apply' and send your application today!As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.Applications are shortlisted as they are received.Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.Thank you
