Program Coordinator – Goulburn Valley Alcohol and Drug Support – Shepparton

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• Full-time (1.0 FTE), Ongoing
• Based in Shepparton
• $104,927.35 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance
• Will be provided with an OHV Laptop & OHV Mobile Phone

About Odyssey House Victoria

Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

About GVADS

The Goulburn Valley Alcohol and Drug Support consortium works with complex clients to develop holistic, long term recovery plans focusing on recovery from problematic substance abuse and promoting health and wellbeing and social connectedness, achieving outcomes that will sustain positive and ongoing behaviour change. Consortium of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (GVADS) comprises the Goulburn Valley Alcohol and Drug Support (lead agency); the Salvation Army, in collaboration with OHV, operates a number of AOD service streams in regional Victoria with the key aim of ensuring consistent integrated catchment wide service provision.

About this opportunity

We are seeking an experienced individual to lead our multidisciplinary team of clinicians. Working under the direction of the Consortia Manager, you will ensure the effective functioning and service delivery of the assessment, care, recovery, and counselling across the Goulburn Valley Catchment.

Key areas of focus

• Clinical Leadership
• Staff Management
• Program Oversight
• Program Development
• Provision of treatment services
• Networking
• Administration
• Professional Development

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that staff fulfil the clinical responsibilities of their positions.
• Ensure adequate record keeping of client files including regular audits of client files.
• Participate in evaluation of program activities and contribute to the development of strategies to ensure the smooth program operation.
• Provide leadership and professional development opportunities and contribute to the work of the staff, flexibly responding to needs, and giving and receiving support and constructive feedback.
• Ensure all staff have access to structured and regular line management supervision, ensuring an ongoing focus on performance and cultural alignment.
• Ensure best practice AOD Assessment, Counselling and Care Coordination approaches and practices are adopted and implemented.
• Support the program team to deliver on required KPI’s.
• Provide high quality assessments, counselling and support to individuals and their families, through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Utilise the mandated assessment and complexity tools to conduct comprehensive assessments.
• Develop treatment plans and provide effective counselling interventions to meet the individual needs of clients and their families.
• Provide information, education and practical assistance to clients to help them to reduce the harms of their substance use to themselves and those around them.
• Co-ordinate with Care and Recovery workers to support transitions between service types and a consistent approach to supporting clients’ recovery goals.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with current and potential stakeholders and partners, both internally and externally.
• Maintain a high standard of documentation which complies with accountability structures according to professional, legislative, service contractual obligations and organisational standards.
• Lead Team meetings.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

A week in the role

If you were here last week, you would have:

• Facilitated a monthly team meeting.
• Attended catchment AOD meetings to provide agency update.
• Provide support, liaise, and consult with other services to develop recovery and harm reduction.
• Provide leadership and professional development opportunities and contribute to the work of the staff, flexibly responding to needs, and giving and receiving support and constructive feedback.

Key Selection Criteria

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Coordinator to work as part of the wider leadership team and contribute to the strategic direction of service development and delivery.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Relevant health and or welfare degree/tertiary qualification e.g., in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences or an associate Diploma with substantial experience.
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the required competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment). *
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services with AOD and or dual diagnosis clients.
• Extensive experience with therapeutic approaches such as: Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice, self-help groups, Community Reinforcement Approaches.
• Demonstrated understanding of community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm.
• Previous experience in the AOD sector role and the ability to provide leadership and supervision to others.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders, and other service providers.
• Proven ability to work with a range of people and organisations (including specific client groups such as Aboriginal, CALD and Forensic clients) in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.
• A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the ability to take appropriate individual and team responsibility for the welfare of clients.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OHV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OHV will invest in the staff’s professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).
The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:

• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities (leadership coaching and structured leadership training programs)
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning.
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals.
• Flexible working arrangements (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website by clicking the “Apply Now” button (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered).

Applications should be addressed to Louise Walker and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Louise Walker Manager Consortia Programs on [email protected] using the subject line: Program Coordinator – Goulburn Valley Alcohol and Drug Support enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 0422 505 542.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!

Our commitment to diversity

At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OHV’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.