Who are we?
Drug Awareness Rehabilitation and Management (Drug ARM) is a not for profit organisation committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use. Drug ARM has been a specialist provider of alcohol and other drug services since 1980 and currently operates throughout Queensland and parts of New South Wales.
Our vision of flourishing peoples and communities living free from the harms of alcohol and
other drugs is achieved through our commitment to delivering the highest standard of awareness, rehabilitation and management solutions.
Role Overview
This role is offered as a fixed-term 6-month contract to cover parental leave.
This is a part-time role of 60.8 hours per fortnight, based in Ipswich.
This role will require you to complete a Blue Card application.
A Driver’s License is required for this role.
Program Overview
The position will facilitate access for general community, and particularly families affected by
methamphetamine and other drug use to community services, resources and entitlements.
The position will promote greater industry and public awareness about social issues resulting
from ICE and other drug use, through the provision of, education, training, training resources
to the families and the broader community, including professional development for service
organisations.
Position Overview
Provide information about what ICE is, and an understanding of drug use and how to respond
to someone who is affected by ICE and other drugs, including the effects risks and harms of
use to individuals, their families and the broader community.
The Case Worker will:
• Provide advice on treatment, help and support options.
• Provide families with the skills and knowledge to navigate the treatment system.
• Promote a range of methods to attract a diverse audience of community members
seeking advice and support for ICE and other drugs.
• Develop referral relationships with complimentary social/support services with the
health services, including GP’s, alcohol and other drug services, mental health
services, family support services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health services
and phone support services.
• Work closely with child and family sector including secondary and tertiary protection
systems.
• Participate in training professional development and peers support, including cultural
training with other BTF providers delivered by Insight.
• Foster peer support networks and provide support to community based services
including Local Drug Action Team (LDAT).
• Ensure service delivery meets the specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Queenslanders and culturally and linguistically diverse Queenslanders.
Selection Criteria
Please respond to each selection criteria question to the best of your ability.
SC1 Relevant qualifications and/or experience based on the pre-requisites for this position.
SC2 Demonstrated understanding of community development and engagement strategies.
SC3 Awareness of alcohol and other drug issues and their impact on families and broader community.
SC4 Ability to provide advice, information, individual advocacy, and referral, including how to navigate the treatment system for alcohol and other drugs.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively with key stakeholders, partners and other service organisations in order to promote effective referral pathways.
SC6 Demonstrated experience delivering innovative trainings and/or events to raise awareness for families, organisations and the broader community.
SC7 Demonstrated understanding of culturally sensitive practice and in working in Indigenous communities.
SC8 A good knowledge of, and skills in using the internet, Microsoft Outlook, and online learning platforms.
SC9 Demonstrated innovative, collaborative, leadership qualities, and the ability to work
autonomously.
How to apply for this job
- Selection Criteria answers in Cover Letter
- Resume
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume along with your responses to the selection criteria (included in your cover letter) via Seek. For further enquiries relating to the role, please email People@drugarm.com.au
