Case Manager (Methamphetamine Outreach Program)Contract until 30 November 2025 (possibility of extension)The Methamphetamine Outreach Program is a comprehensive initiative addressing methamphetamine addiction. It offers personalised support, including intervention, referral services, and intensive case management. Operating in both the community and DASA's Aranda House Therapeutic Community, the program collaborates with clients to set recovery goals and ensure fundamental needs are met.Services range from counselling and mental health support to exercise activities and family reconnection. The program also provides community education, prison in-reach support, and court assistance, contributing to a holistic approach to recovery and community awareness.DASA is currently seeking a passionate Methamphetamine Outreach Worker to join our close-knit Outreach Team at our Head Office in Alice Springs, NT. In this role, you will focus on supporting methamphetamine users in Alice Springs, guiding them through the stages of change and connecting them to essential treatment options.Reporting to the Service Manager - Non-Residential Services, you will work Monday-Friday out of various locations within the community depending on where you are needed.Your Responsibilities Will Include: Supporting clients in interactions and collaboration with external agenciesArranging crucial appointments with medical services and psychologistsProviding necessary client transport for attendance at designated appointmentsMaintaining accurate case notes and completing monthly statistical reportingAdministering prison programs and collaborating with individuals pre-release to assist in their preparation for re-entry into the communityIn this role, you will have the opportunity to develop programmes in line with your skills, interests and lived experience, ensuring that the needs of our clients always come first.We are seeking a highly skilled and empathetic individual with a Certificate IV in Community Services, specialisation in Drugs and Alcohol, coupled with proficiency in suicide prevention strategies would be advantageous.Other requirements include: A current and valid driver's licenseNational Police CheckOchre Card (Working with Children Clearance)Quick facts about you: You are someone who has a proven ability to set and uphold strong boundariesDemonstrating excellent communication skills, you can navigate confidently in diverse settings, from the bush to prison and courtroomsEmbracing a non-judgmental approach, you strive to see the best in everybody and actively work towards achieving clients' goalsAll candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to being offered a contract. Please note that a recorded criminal history does not automatically exclude a candidate. People with lived experience of alcohol or other drug use are warmly invited to apply, with the expectation that they are in active recovery, with more than 2-years separation from treatment services.DASA encourages applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, as well as people from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. LGBTQIA+ candidates can be assured that DASA is a safe workplace - you are very welcome at DASA.Inquiries - Jeremy McKellar - Service Manager Non-Residential Services - 0431 543 505No two days will be the same in this role, and your ability to adapt to changing priorities will serve you well, as will your ability to learn about local culture and lore, and listen to the ways you can incorporate this into the service.Ready to Apply? Please hit the APPLY button. #J-18808-Ljbffr