Position Scope

• Fair Work Act 2009
  
• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1996
  
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975
  
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984
  
• Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) 2010
  
• Reference Documents Fair Work - www.fairwork.gov.au
  

1. Responsibilities KPI’s

• Participate and attend all clinical meetings regarding intake and referrals – particularly in regards to cultural issues and identifying specific as well as general client coordinated care needs
  
• As needed provide outreach support to clients who are hard to reach / engage to assist access into the service as part of a planned approach
  

• Assist clients in the development and implementation of a well-being mental health plan tailored to the client’s needs and circumstances. This will be achieved through a team approach working with internal and external services.
  
• Participate in case planning and review meetings regarding clients including formal and informal meetings and discussions. Monitor, review and adjust.
  
• Acts as a liaison, client advocate to those involved with the client
  

• Provide referrals to appropriate services and relevant residential respite facilities or for non-residential counselling and rehabilitation.
  
• Seek feedback from agencies in terms of the appropriateness of referrals.
  
• Maintain effective links with relevant referral agencies.
  
• Liaise with the MVAC Health Service Team and organise adult health checks for groups of substance abuse clients
  

• Work with relevant wrap around services to plan and develop group programs aimed at providing diversion from substance abuse to community members e.g. men’s groups, cultural awareness camps, D & A-free camping trips, visits to Mental Health Unit etc.
  
• Arrange necessary courses in Robinvale for justice/substance abuse clients, as part of the diversionary program
  
• Provide support to existing men’s groups in Robinvale and ensure new clients join in the group activities.
  
• Arrange men’s group meetings as required.
  

Key accountability

• Maintaining an awareness of Community, provide direct services including assessment, planning and delivery. These services include the use of core discipline assessment and diagnostic skills, treatment planning, intervention, crisis management and case management skills.
  
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, incorporating the use of data management programs.
  
• Work cooperatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with clients, their families/carers, and other involved stakeholders.
  
• Contribute to maintaining a safe work place that values the health and safety of co-workers, clients and stakeholders.
  

Key accountability

• Maintaining an awareness of Community, provide direct services including assessment, planning and delivery. These services include the use of core discipline assessment and diagnostic skills, treatment planning, intervention, crisis management and case management skills.
  
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, incorporating the use of data management programs.
  
• Work cooperatively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with clients, their families/carers, and other involved stakeholders.
  
• Contribute to maintaining a safe work place that values the health and safety of co-workers, clients and stakeholders.
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor in related areas of Social Work \ Mental Health | Family Violence
  
• Certificate or work experience in Drug and Alcohol \ Dual Diagnosis case management
  
• This position offers outreach to clients therefore it is essential to possess a current driver’s licence.
  
• Appointments to this position is subject to a police & Working with Children’s check
  

Conditions of Appointments

• Social and Community Services Award 2010
  
• Remuneration will be in accordance with industry standards
  
• Performance KPIS will be set on commencement with a review conducted annually in accordance with the Health Action Plan.
  
• Contribute to monthly Board Reports and bi-annual submission reports
  
• MVAC operates a smoke free working environment.
  
• Current First Aid Certificate Level 2 and to maintain currency of Level 2 certificate.
  
• Recognise staff obligations under the following guidelines:
  
• MVAC Staff Manual
  
• MVAC Policies and Procedures
  
• All OH&S requirements
  

Notice to Staff in regard to Work cover

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