About Us At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.About The Service Homelessness Services Women & Families, diverse programs catering to various needs, including the Young Women's and Adult Women's accommodation programs. Additionally, the service provides targeted family support, early intervention through the Women's Early Intervention program, holistic support and housing support for women exiting remand, support for QLD Drug and Alcohol Court participants and comprehensive property and tenancy management for all temporary supported properties.About The Role We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic Recovery Practitioner, to provide client centred support to individuals referred through the Queensland Drug and Alcohol Court. The Recovery Practitioner will allocate housing for individuals and support them to maintain their housing for the duration of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order (DATO) while working with the individual to maximise their capacity to be independent, self-reliant, and connected to community supports.The QDAC team will also provide case management program treatment, monitoring and testing through Q-Health, and Queensland Corrective Services. The Recovery Practitioner will participate as part of the QDAC team to support the individual with their case management plan.This is a 9 Month, Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract
position working 76 hours per fortnight
based at our Toowong service .Responsibilities: Develop and implement trauma-informed case plans, facilitating goal setting and strategies to meet service users' needs. Provide ethical, consistent support interventions that promote recovery and enhance housing stability for individuals. Collaborate with the service intake team to complete necessary documentation and implement skill-building resources for service users. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of service user information and comply with reporting processes for incidents and complaints. Uphold and advocate for the service framework that emphasizes diversity, self-determination, and social justice. Assist in implementing quality practices and evidence-based innovations to enhance service delivery. Conduct ongoing risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks. Provide supportive peer interactions and contribute ideas for enhancing workflows and outcomes.
Qualifications, Credentials And Other Requirements Degree in Social Work, Human Services or a related field, and/or equivalent practical experience in the public and community housing sector and the issues relating to drug and alcohol misuse Current National Police Check Current Blue Card Current Queensland Driver Licence
About You: Proven experience in case management and assessment for adults with a long-term history of substance misuse, alongside knowledge of public and community housing sectors. Strong understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practices, with hands-on experience in intervention strategies for family support and at-risk individuals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. Collaborative team player with a knack for building rapport and fostering productive relationships. Solutions-oriented and self-motivated, committed to contributing positively within a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office and eager to learn and utilize additional software and systems as needed.
Why Join Anglicare? Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need. Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more. In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease. Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers. 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount. Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter. Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board. Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave. Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs. Free annual Flu vaccinations.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection. What happens now? Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact:Jasmine Shiu Kumar on 07 3838 7508 APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Friday 4th October at 9:00AM Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is selected.Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr
