Post Custodial Support Worker - Aboriginal IdentifiedThis is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977.Location: WellingtonAbout us:Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.About the Role:The Post Custodial Support Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive support to individuals transitioning from custodial settings. The role focuses on assessment, care planning, risk management, and intensive case management to ensure successful reintegration into the community. The worker will collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including corrective services, service providers, and referral agents, to support clients in achieving their rehabilitation and recovery goals.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive assessment, gather information that informs needs and their treatment care planning, risk identification response and monitoring and substance-related risk.Collaborative care planning and intensive case management to clients over their tenure with the Post Custodial Support Program.Continual care planning, including identified issues and concerns, goals, actions, person responsible, and review time.Participate in clinical case reviews on a regular basis for monitoring and joint reflection on progress and priorities.Provide counselling and support to clients as identified in care plans.Develop and maintain collaborative networks and partnerships with service providers, referral agents, and the Criminal Justice system including Corrective Services.Detailed transfer of care summary to be provided to the client and ongoing care providers.Knowledge and understanding of the impact of drug and alcohol use/misuse in Aboriginal communities and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues affecting the lives of Aboriginal people.Demonstrated previous work experience in a health, welfare or drug and alcohol related employment field.Demonstrated capacity to provide written reports, intake and comprehensive assessment, and holistic case management.Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently/unsupervised and as part of a team.Demonstrated organisational, excellent time management and strong interpersonal skills including risk identification and response.Demonstrated experience in the utilisation of client software packages and Microsoft Office programs.Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, science, social, education, behavioural sciences or equivalent i.e Alcohol and other Drugs Certificate IV. (Desirable)Experience or exposure to community corrections and/or Justice Health processes. (Desirable)A Certificate of Aboriginality.A Current National Police Check.A Current Working With Childrens Check NSW.Current Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia.COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster information (or evidence of a valid medical exemption). Immunisation records.Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Post Custodial Support Worker - Wellington