Please download the full Position Description from our website and address the Main Objectives and Job Functions and Responsibilities section. Applications close C.O.B Friday March 21, 2024.

1.0 FTE

35 hours per week plus 1 incentive hour per full weekday worked

(daily incentive hour equates to 6.5 weeks extra paid time off)

WEBSITE: www.kirraehealth.com PHONE: 55671270 EMAIL applications to: hr@kirrae.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have repeatedly identified the need for culturally specific services that take into account their holistic concepts of health, their spiritual and cultural beliefs and the contexts of their lives.

The main objective of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician is to assist in reducing the risks and improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people with alcohol and other drug associated issues through a range of education, health promotion, prevention and early intervention initiatives, and to increase awareness on the dangers of drugs and alcohol use in the community.

Job functions and responsibilities

• Recognise and respond to the impact of past trauma, dispossession, separation of families, ongoing social disadvantage, racism and other historical, social and cultural issues that impact on the SEWB of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities
• Acknowledge the need for a holistic approach to health to improve the SEWB of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Support self-determination and, wherever possible, offer services within the local community.
• Ensure client privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Undertake detailed assessment of client needs
• Provide AOD counselling
• Develop client treatment plans
• Record case notes
• Facilitate community forums and information sessions on drug and alcohol issues
• Work in collaboration with both external and internal Health and Community Services to maximise health outcomes for individuals with drug and alcohol issues
• Facilitate support groups, where appropriate
• Support and advocate for clients at Koori court
• Provide appropriate referrals to other related or professional support services as required
• Provide regular service promotion and outreach services to ensure ease of access for clients
• Liaise with local, state and nation wide drug and alcohol departments and organisations
• Provide advocacy for all Kirrae Health Service clients to ensure best possible outcomes
• Enter data into Communicare as required
• Participate in team allocation meetings
• Oversee Marr Weereeng Men’s Group and assist with Koko Blokes youth group and participate in feedback and evaluation for these activities
• Other tasks as designated by the SEWB Lead Clinician or CEO

Minimum Qualifications / Skills Required

At commencement of employment or within 12 months of commencing employment, the AOD Clinician must possess formal tertiary or vocational qualifications to a minimum of a Certificate IV qualification in Alcohol or Other Drugs. It is desirable that staff also hold a minimum of Cert IV in one of the following fields:

counselling

• psychology
• social work
• mental health

Other Skills

• Good numeracy skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence and ability to interact with a wide range of people
• Able to work neatly and accurately
• Able to complete all tasks in a timely manner
• Good time management skills
• Able to work without supervision
• Attention to detail
• Good presentation and a pleasant manner
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a diverse team and in partnership with other agencies
• Skills in advocacy, negotiation and the ability to deal with conflict constructively.
• Sound planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse issues/problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to competently use computing software including knowledge of Microsoft Office.

EXPERIENCE:

• Working with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities desirable but not mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding and knowledge of the principles and practices of Workplace Participation, Workplace Diversity and Occupational Health & Safety.
• Alcohol and other drugs dependence issues

ATTITUDE:

• Appreciate, respect and value differences within the Kirrae Health Service staff and the Kirrae Health Service as a Culturally Diverse and Equal Opportunity Employer
• Contribute to and support positive staff morale.
• Promote and present a positive image of the Kirrae Health Service to other staff, clients and the community in general
• Acknowledge and respect the traditional owners of the land

Other

Employment is subject to a satisfactory Police Check and Working With Children Check

Kirrae Health Service is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff. Kirrae Health Service and its staff must comply with a range of statutory requirements, including equal opportunity, child safety and working with vulnerable people, occupational health and safety, privacy and trade practice. Kirrae Health Service expects staff to comply with its policy and procedures which relate to statutory requirements and our ways of working.