About us

The Farm in Galong (The Farm) supports women suffering systemic disadvantage with a focus on women whose children are in out of home care. The program provides several interventions to address a range of substance abuse issues and particularly the underlying causes of addiction. The goals of the organization are to give the clients the best possible chance of a happy future with their family. In real terms, this means the women leave The Farm with:

• A nationally recognized qualification that will allow them to find a job.
• Custody of their children, confidence in their motherhood and a plan for the child’s future education and needs where possible.
• An improved relationship with their wider family (e.g. siblings, parents) thanks to facilitated reunion sessions.
• Access to a new home, a new support network and employment so that we know they are going from a position of strength to strength.
• Usable life and wellness skills, including knowledge of exercise, nutrition, budgeting and communication.

Qualifications & experience

• Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Alcohol and Other Drugs or other relevant area of study desirable • Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or completion of the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment).
• Experience in the provision of assessment and counseling services preferably with Alcohol and Other Drugs or dual diagnosis clients.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders and other service providers.
• Proven skills in the application of assessment, case coordination, case management, case formulation and the development of individual/family inclusive treatment plans.
• Proven ability to work with a range of people and families experiencing problematic Alcohol and Other Drugs use, in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.

Tasks & responsibilities

The case manager is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, person-centered planning, care and advocacy support and providing a range of counseling interventions to assist clients to change harmful behaviors resulting from problematic alcohol and other drug use.

The key objectives of this role are:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans and provide effective counseling interventions as well as advocacy to meet the individual needs of clients, including those with complex needs.
• Provide individualized alcohol and other drug assessment, comprehensive case management, individual interventions, realistic support plans and discharge planning
• Manage intake, screening, and referrals