Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) Drug Awareness Rehabilitation and Management (Drug ARM) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.
Drug ARM has been a specialist provider of alcohol and other drug services since 1980 and currently operates throughout Queensland and parts of New South Wales.
Our vision of flourishing peoples and communities living free from the harms of alcohol and other drugs is achieved through our commitment to delivering the highest standard of awareness, rehabilitation, and management solutions.
Program OverviewThe position will facilitate access for the 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 resources to families and the broader community, including professional development for service organisations.
Position OverviewThe Family Support Worker will:
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.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 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.Regular travel is required for this role.
Staff will also be required to hold a current Paid Blue Card.
Working hours will be 9 days per fortnight.
How to Apply for This JobExpression of Interest must include the following to be considered for the position:
For further inquiries and a copy of the full application pack, please contact Katie Farmer on 07 3620 8801.
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