Aboriginal Residential Support Worker

Ngwala Willumbong Ltd is a Quality Accredited Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) that has been providing residential and outreach programs to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities of Victoria since 1975. Ngwala is seeking to recruit a full time Residential Support Worker at the:

1.   Winja Ulupna Womens Residential Rehabilitation Centre

2.   Galiamble Mens Residential Rehabilitation Centre

Both centres are situated in St Kilda and provide residential rehabilitation treatment for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women and men with alcohol and other drug related issues. The Residential Support Worker positions will work in a team environment to provide case management and program supports to residents. The positions are full and part time with rostered duties over a 24 hour, 7 day week period.

The role of the Residential Support Worker is to assist and provide a range of case management support activities within a residential environment targeted towards the needs of residents. The position will work as part of a team that aims to provide a safe and culturally appropriate healing environment for residents to assist them to realise their Individual Treatment Plan goals.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

You will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification  eg. social work, social housing, welfare work and / or community development; and/or
• Minimum of Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs and/or Community Services
• Computer literacy skills including MS Word, MS Excel, email and Internet

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Victorian Driver’s License;
• National Police Certificate (no more than 3 years old)
• Current Victorian Working With Children Check;

Applications for this position must include the following:

• A written covering letter that outlines why the applicant believes that they would be suitable for this position
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae that outlines educational and employment background, which must also include at least 3 referees.
• Certified copies of any relevant certificates or qualifications.  It is recommended that originals be brought to your interview for the Interview Committee to sight.
• Completion of Ngwala’s Job Application Form.