Needle and Syringe Program / Community Development Workers

• Calling all Community Development Workers
• Experienced outreach workers wanted
• Various casual positions available

Why work for us?

You will be in joining a health service which will see you working in a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Role diversity with internal career progression opportunities
• Keep your work-life balance in check with the flexibility of casual hours
• An opportunity to contribute to the care and quality of life, for our clients

The role works across several locations but will be primarily based at cohealth’s Specialised AOD Primary Health facilities in Collingwood and Footscray. The roles are varied and dynamic but primarily focus upon providing a range of services to clients across cohealth sites and via an outreach service. Duties can include needle & syringe program work, afterhours outreach, work in the drop in facility, program development, group & individual support, and crisis intervention. These services have a positive staff culture and provide a range of opportunities for further education and professional development.

We’re seeking interest from individuals with;

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. AOD, community development, social work) Certificate IV or higher, with minimum two years relevant work experience;
• Demonstrated understanding of harm reduction as it applies to people who use drugs (PWUD), including the transmission and prevention of blood borne viruses (Hepatitis B and C, HIV and STIs, substance dependence, poly-substance use and mental health). Demonstrated commitment to the principles of harm reduction and the ability to translate them into practical strategies;
• The ability to engage with service users in a warm, nonjudgemental manner, demonstrate a strong customer service focussed approach and where appropriate engage the client in harm reduction brief interventions, education and/or information and referral;
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively to achieve quality outcomes in a busy, client focussed environment; and
• Persons with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

If this sounds like the ideal roles for you, then great! Don’t delay: apply now to help take our community – and take your career to new heights!