Aboriginal Corporation Careers at Marrin Weejali

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Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Conducting assessments of clients’ conditions
• Providing counselling to clients on a one-to-one basis or in group sessions
• Referring clients to other services as appropriate
• Delivering education and awareness groups relating to substance misuse risk factors, responsible use and their management
• Working collaboratively with clients to identify their needs, set goals and develop client care plans.

TO FULFIL THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

• A minimum of a certificate IV qualification in AoD
• Minimum of two years’ previous experience in providing support for individuals with substance misuse and other complex issues
• Demonstrated commitment to working with people with alcohol and other drug problems
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues affecting Indigenous Australians and ability to communicate and negotiate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Demonstrated interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills, including the ability to provide accurate, consistent, timely and appropriate service to clients
• Ability to maintain client records and statistics
• Sound case note and report writing skills
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Sound computer skills
• Senior First Aid certificate
• Current NSW driver’s licence.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to mel@marrinweejali.org.au

Aboriginal targeted position.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.