Alcohol and Other Drugs Case Manager
We are currently seeking an Alcohol and Other Drugs Case Manager to work within our AOD Support Connections Program
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
Location: ACT
Work type: Part Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-2-7221-7088
Fax: +61-3-5799-9520
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Detail information about job Alcohol and Other Drugs Case Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
CatholicCare is looking for an experienced ATOD Case Manager to work within a dynamic team of specialist workers providing direct service delivery in the form of specialist AOD interventions. If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people’s lives - we want to hear from you!!!
The Role
The primary objective of this position is to improve alcohol and other drugs (AOD) treatment service outcomes across the ACT by engaging hard to reach clients and building linkages across the broader AOD treatment sector, primary and allied health services and emergency services including police, ambulance and hospital staff.
The AOD Case Manager will provide strengths-based case management via assertive outreach to individuals aged 16 years and over with AOD issues. In addition, the AOD Case Manager will engage in collaborative care planning and coordination with the client, provide client-centred support and advocacy, facilitate appropriate referrals and deliver evidence-based interventions.
What we offer
Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers; helping people in the wider community in a diverse range of program areas. CatholicCare’ s employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option, free parking, and professional development in a family friendly environment.
About us
CatholicCare is a large welfare agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Solidarity, Stewardship, Respect and Excellence.
Selection Criteria:
The ideal person we are looking for has:
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the AOD/Community sector working with vulnerable and at risk clients
• Demonstrated understanding of the client group and their needs
• Ability to liaise and advocate with various stakeholders
• Highly developed problem solving skills
• Demonstrated capacity for sound work organisation and effective use of time
• High standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated awareness of the relevant principles and practices such as EEO, OH&S, Confidentiality and Duty of Care,
You will also be required to undergo a National Police Check.
To be considered for this role you will be also required to hold:
· a current drivers licence, and
· a Working with Vulnerable People Card
Please send your complete application package including the CatholicCare application form, statement addressing the selection criteria and scanned copies of your Birth certificate, Passport & WWVP card to:
Matthew Shaw
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Applicants who do not provide a complete application package will not be considered.
For more information or to apply please visit:
www.catholiccare.cg.org.au
Closing Date: Friday 13th July 2018
*shortlisting and interviews will be ideally undertaken within two weeks of the closing date.
CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn is committed to equal opportunity in employment& volunteering, and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.