Public Intoxication Response (PIR) Assertive Outreach Worker

Job description

About Us: Ngwala Willumbong is a leading provider of culturally safe and effective support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to supporting individuals affected by alcohol and other drug misuse, providing them with pathways to recovery through holistic and culturally appropriate rehabilitation programs. Employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People at Ngwala is essential to maintaining culturally aligned services. We STRONGLY encourage Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role and others as they become available. The Job: The key role of the Public Intoxication Response (PIR) Assertive Outreach Worker is to provide culturally safe assertive outreach support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities who are affected by alcohol (and/or other drug use). Within a culturally safe and harm minimisation approach the worker will undertake: - Provide an outreach response to community affected with Alcohol and other drugs. - Assist community with an initial referral intake. - Assist with transport of community to a safe location. - Provide psycho-social support to community members. - Refer and link community...