Job description
Join Windana: Where our mission is to help people rebuild their lives.
Are you currently a Mental Health/AOD Support Worker looking for a rewarding career where you can make a significant impact? Windana invites you to be part of our Life-Changing mission, where your expertise will be the driving force behind transforming lives affected by drug and alcohol dependence.
The Perks?
- Meaningful work – every day you know you are making a real difference to young people
- Suitably rewarded with a competitive salary and allowances.
- Salary packaging provisions to enhance your take-home income.
- Permanent full-time position with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Why Windana?
We are a leading Victorian-based drug and alcohol treatment organisation. In November 2023, Windana & Taskforce merged into a single organisation – positioning us strongly for the future, extending our reach to more people with more services. With a combined history spanning almost 50 years, Windana is committed to making a positive impact. And this is where you come in!
The opportunity
The AOD Support Worker will be to help to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to participate in the AOD withdrawal program.
You’ll assist with the admission and discharge process, orientation, medications, provide support to residents attending off-site appointments and visits and provide general help and support to clients during the program.
This is a role that has a big impact. You’ll witness the hard work our clients put in to change their lives for the better. You’ll get to make a real difference to the lives of young people, whilst being supported and guided by a team of experienced Windana Clinicians who really care.
This is a permanent full-time role, working 38 hours per week on a rotating roster including afternoon, nights and weekends.
What we’re looking for:
- You will have experience working in a clinical setting or similar environment delivering a consistent model of care within the sector of alcohol and other drugs, mental health or community service.
- You’ll need to know how to set and maintain good boundaries – with clients, colleagues and yourself. What we do isn’t always easy, so taking care of yourself is most important!
- You’ll be comfortable working to a structure, but have the capacity to be flexible and navigate the unexpected.
- You’ll be able to think on your feet, problem solve and handle pressure.
- You’ll have a genuine desire to support people in making a positive difference to their lives with excellent communications skills.
- You’ll be reliable, resilient, persistent and non-judgmental.
- Ideally you will have a Diploma in a health-related discipline (e.g., social work, youth work, mental health, psychology or similar).
- You must be willing to undertake a Certificate IV in AOD or AOD Skill Set with us in the first year of employment.
If this sounds like you, click on the link below and apply now as we will commence shortlisting ASAP.
The team
We’re a friendly, passionate, dynamic bunch of individuals that value continuous improvement and collaboration. We support your growth, both professionally and personally, and foster an inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equality and embracing differences. Our commitment to gender equality, mental health & wellbeing, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion fosters an innovative organisational spirit.
Your Expertise, Our Impact – apply now and be part of a team where your skills contribute to meaningful change and lasting healing.
Please click Apply Now to view the position description and apply.
A valid Working with Children Check is mandatory for this position and a police check will be administered for preferred candidates. We are a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer.
Ref code: 6547715.
