Recovery Worker - AOD

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The Recovery Worker - AOD provides support to participants experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges through a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach. The role focuses on practical support, service navigation, and care coordination to ensure responsive and person-centered service delivery. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the Recovery Worker - AOD contributes to consistent, integrated care by sharing expertise and supporting colleagues in areas including harm minimization , overdose prevention, and practice informed by an understanding of co-occurring mental health and AOD needs. The role also facilitates participant access to a range of supports, including psychoeducation, brief interventions, rehabilitation pathways, pharmacotherapy, and specialist AOD services. In addition, the Recovery Worker - AOD develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote seamless, coordinated, and holistic support aligned with participants' individual goals. The Key Deliverables of the role are: Provide person-centered, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and strength based support for participants with cooccurring mental health and substance use needs. Build safe, non-judgmental, affirming and culturally competent relationships that promote identity, autonomy, wellbeing and harm minimization. Coordinate and support effective service responses for participants experiencing co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, ensuring timely access to appropriate supports . Use evidence-based recovery planning tools (e.g. Recovery Star, before -During-After frameworks) and co-develop Individual Support Plans (ISP). Improve access to AOD-related supports, including psychoeducation, brief interventions, rehabilitation pathways, pharmacotherapy, and specialist services. Promote and support participant use of Wellways Connect. Support and contribute to workforce development activities related to AOD practice Develop and sustain strong partnerships with AOD services, community groups, youth services, and safe spaces to support integrated and coordinated care pathways. Represent Wellways professionally across community settings, ensuring visibility and connection with stakeholders. Please Note: this position could be based out of our Campbelltown, Penrith, Bella Vista, Lismore or Newcastle West office You will also need: Minimum Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, or an equivalent qualification with an AOD specialisation, and relevant experience in a mental health and/or AOD context. Where formal AOD qualifications are not held, equivalent experience in an AOD or co-occurring mental health and AOD role may be considered. Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and youth-focused practice, with contemporary knowledge of co-occurring mental health and AOD recovery, including harm minimization principles. Experience engaging and supporting young people from diverse identities and backgrounds. Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check Current valid Driver's License and the ability to undertake travel for the role Right to Work within Australia Satisfactory National Police Records Check NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to the

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Join us to focus on integrated, recovery - oriented care that empowers individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals. 12-months Fixed term Part time opportunity based i n NSW SCHADS Level 4B ($ 44.58-$47.97 p/h ) + Salary Packaging up to $15,899 + 17.5% Leave loading Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. About this Program YouThrive (formerly Y outh C ommunity L iving S upport S ervice ) is an NSW Government-funded program that provides community-based psychosocial support for young people aged 15-24 who have a serious mental health issue and are at risk of functional disability. YouThrive is in partnership with Local Health Districts across five targeted NSW locations. The program aims to support recovery, reduce chronic disability, and prevent unnecessary hospitalisation through tailored services that help young people stay connected to family and community, engage in education and employment, maintain stable housing, and experience continuity of care. It also assists families to better understand and support their young person while strengthening collaboration between clinical and community services

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