Family Support Facilitator - Charleville Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
The position will facilitate access for general community, and particularly families affected by methamphetamine and other drug use to community services, resources and entitlements.
The position will promote greater industry and public awareness about social issues resulting from ICE and other drug use, through the provision of education, training, and training resources to the families and the broader community, including professional development for service organisations.
Position Responsibilities Provide information about what ICE is, and an understanding of drug use and how to respond to someone who is affected by ICE and other drugs, including the effects, risks, and harms of use to individuals, their families, and the broader community.
The Community Support Worker will:
Provide advice on treatment, help, and support options Provide families with the skills and knowledge to navigate the treatment system Promote a range of methods to attract a diverse audience of community members seeking advice and support for ICE and other drugs.
Develop referral relationships with complementary social/support services with the health services, including GPs, alcohol and other drug services, mental health services, family support services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health services, and phone support services.
Work closely with the child and family sector including secondary and tertiary protection systems.
Participate in training professional development and peer support, including cultural training with other BTF providers delivered by Insight Foster peer support networks and provide support to community-based services including Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) Ensure service delivery meets the specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders and culturally and linguistically diverse Queenslanders.
For a copy of the full application pack please contact: Katie Farmer
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Additional Information
Please note that all applications must include the following to be considered for the advertised position:
Resume Response to the Essential Selection Criteria Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Drug ARM Australasia is a not-for-profit organisation founded upon Christian values and principles, committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.
Drug ARM Australasia provides a vital outreach of care and compassion through services that assist individuals, families, and communities throughout New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia.
Programs and services are offered to provide early intervention, prevention, treatment, recovery, and outreach.
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