This welfare worker role will include working in a small team consisting of Registered Nurses and AOD clinicians. The role includes provision of case management, counselling, withdrawal support and the facilitation of admissions and discharge planning of clients in

both adult and youth residential withdrawal units. The welfare worker operates across all hours of the service operation i.e. 24/24 rotating roster.

Duties

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive psychosocial program which addresses problematic substance and poor mental health and subsequent complexity of issues and coordinate and support colleagues to deliver this program also
• Build effective relationships with the client’s family and significant others, relevant self-help and mutual aid groups, and other health and welfare services to support and enhance positive outcomes for clients.
• Provide information, skilled therapeutic brief interventions and psycho education program to clients admitted in the withdrawal units.
• Contribute to the further development and/or implementation of individual treatment plans.
• Review and adjust individual treatment plans (ITP’s) to support clients to achieve treatment goals
• Contribute to meetings and communicate any issues/concerns/successes regarding clients presentation and participation in the program
• With other clinicians who also deliver the therapeutic program, complete Optional Assessment Modules where this additional Assessment information will assist with the further development of treatment plans and treatment objectives whilst in the centre

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline (welfare, social work, community development or equivalent).
• Minimum qualifications to Certificate IV level in drug and alcohol
• Current “Working With Children Check”
• Current drivers licence
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated capacity to manage and problem solve in crisis situations
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Experience working with young people up to age 25
• Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour using a Trauma Informed Care framework

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.