Public Intoxication Response (PIR) Assertive Outreach Worker

About Us

Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that is dedicated to delivering quality specialist Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Housing and Homeless and other services to meet the needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) People and their families. Our services operate across Victoria.

About the Job

The key role of the Public Intoxication Response (PIR) Assertive Outreach Worker is to provide culturally safe assertive outreach support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who are affected by alcohol (and/or other drug use)

Within a culturally safe and harm minimisation approach the worker will undertake:

• Provide an outreach response to community affected with Alcohol and other drugs.
• Assist community with an initial referral intake.
• Assist with transport of community to a safe location.
• Provide psycho-social support to community members.
• Refer and link community to Ngwala specialist AOD Case Managers and/or other services.
• Advocate on behalf of community members.
• Health promotion, information provision, and health education activities
• Development and maintenance of community and service linkages & networks

The current shifts available are:

Friday - Sunday 3pm - 11pm

What we offer:

• 2x Outreach Workers positions available
• SCHADS Social & Community Services Level 3
• NFP Salary Packaging Benefits up to $15,900
• Grow your career at a thriving organisation invested in your development
• Work for a dynamic, family-friendly and inclusive NFP organisation

Skills & Experience

• Minimum requirement Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs, Community Services or equivalent
• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in Aboriginal Communities and their wellbeing

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of screening, assessment and support to people with AOD issues is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high quality advice, education and support to community members and families is desirable.
• An understanding of the intergenerational loss, grief and trauma that is experienced by community members and the subsequent AOD issues that result.
• Ability to work within a team, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with a range of organisations and individuals in a collaborative and respectful manner.
• Strong organisational abilities, willing to take initiative and work independently.
• Experience in maintaining records, data collection and reporting.

Mandatory Requirements\

• National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months)

• Victorian Employment Working with Children Check
• Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Minimum 2 Covid19 Vaccinations

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals with experience in cultural education, community engagement, and Aboriginal services.

If this sounds like you, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role

• A resume which outlines your experience, educational and employment background

*Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks including a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check as well as right to work in Australia Check.

Employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People at Ngwala is integral to keeping our services culturally aligned so we strongly encourage Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander People to apply for this role and others as they become available.