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Senior Duty Worker - LP

• Part-time, Permanent.
• Based at Lower Plenty  
• $75,502.93 - $80,965.97 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance
• Roster:

Week 1

Thursday 6:00pm - 11:00pm / 7:00am - 9.15am (overnight sleep)

Friday 6:00pm - 12:00pm / 8:00am - 10:00am (overnight sleep)

Saturday 6:00pm -12:00pm / 8:00am - 10:00am (overnight sleep)

Week 2

Monday 6:00pm - 11:00pm / 7:00am - 9.15am (overnight sleep)

Tuesday 6:00pm - 11:00pm / 7:00am - 9.15am (overnight sleep)

Wednesday 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday 6:00pm - 11:00pm / 7:00am - 10:00am (overnight sleep)

About Odyssey Victoria:

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Duty Worker contributes to the life of the therapeutic community (TC) by liaising closely with residents and other staff and assists in TC processes to foster safe, therapeutic relationships within an atmosphere of mutual acceptance and harmony. Responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operations of the TC, the key purpose of the position is to act as the first point of contact and provide an appropriate operational response to resident issues, and in conjunction with clinical staff support residents in treatment to establish healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use.

Duties include but are not limited to…

• Facilitating the functioning of the residential facility after hours (in consultation with the Treatment House Coordinator, Team Leader Operations, and other relevant on call staff) and ensuring appropriate communication and feedback is provided.
• Holding the staff keys and being the first point of contact for resident issues.
• Ensuring that the evening and weekend schedules are current and adhered to.
• Facilitating group sessions, including managing conflict through the communique process.
• Interacting informally and empathetically with clients at differing stages of their treatment.
• Supporting the organising of house activities for adult residents (e.g., games, music, art, other recreational activities).
• Performing a variety of operational tasks related to day-to-day TC life.
• Administering medication as prescribed including organising emergency medical appointments, as necessary.
• Keeping accurate administrative records as required.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.
 

Who are WE looking for?

To be successful in this role, you must hold the below qualifications/experience…

7. *Note: refer to Appendix A for details on competencies

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE.
 

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OV will invest in the staff’s professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).

The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:

• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:  

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill your clinical capabilities.
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Olivia Kozar and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Olivia Kozar, Team Leader Operations - LP on okozar@odyssey.org.au or 0478 496 906

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply! 

Our commitment to diversity

At OV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees