The Therapeutic Community Support Worker is responsible for the high-quality support and delivery of care to residents working to address substance use concerns by undertaking the program at Aranda House Therapeutic Community.

DASA is seeking to recruit a number of Support Workers, with Full Time and Casual positions available. While the primary location is at Aranda House - roles may also be available at the Sobering Up Shelter & Alternatives To Custody Program.

Support Workers are required to work on a rotational roster, which involves 8 and 12-hour shifts including day, afternoon, night and weekend shifts.

We are seeking individuals who have a strong work ethic, respect for diversity, clear professional boundaries and a desire to support our residents to achieve their treatment goals and have improved quality of life.

The Benefits

Base Salary: $68,342 pa (Pro Rata for Casual), + Super + opportunities for additional hours

7 x weeks Annual Leave

4 x PAID Mental Health Days per year

Free Employee Counselling Service

Salary Packaging (reducing tax obligations)

Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge required to fulfil the requirements of this position:

Qualifications:

Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, or willingness to undertake.

Relevant industry experience and ability to undertake the range of activities as directed.

First Aid Certificate / CPR

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

Essential:

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to converse with a diverse range of residents and fellow staff in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner.

Ability to support residents to engage in the program and work toward their identified treatment goals.

Ability to support residents to engage safely and positively in community-based activities.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Demonstrated understanding of the TC model and ability to respond to challenging behaviours exhibited by residents in a TC environment, or the willingness to obtain this understanding.

Ability to maintain a professional approach in all forms of communication

Committed to Occupational Health and Safety and supporting an environment that is one of continuous quality improvement.

Functional computer skills.

NT Drivers License

Working With Children Check

All candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to being offered a contract. Please note that a recorded criminal history does not automatically exclude a candidate. People with lived experience of alcohol or other drug use are warmly invited to apply.

DASA encourages applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, as well as people from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. LGBTQIA+ candidates can be assured that DASA is a safe work place - you are very welcome at DASA.

Inquiries - 08 8950 5000 and ask to speak to Prasadi Priyanka (Service Manager - Aranda House)

TO APPLY

Please apply via the Apply button on SEEK.

DASA is a Smoke Free Workplace. This means that smoking is not allowed on any DASA premises or in any DASA vehicle. Smoking is not permitted during any paid work time.

All employees at DASA are required to undergo regular and random alcohol and/or drug testing.

Find out more about DASA www.dasa.org.au or check out our page on Facebook.

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