Located in Morwell, part-time, permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Reduce the negative individual and community impacts of substance use
• $51.0037 per hour

At Latrobe Community Health Service you’ll be part of a positive and passionate workplace. We’re dedicated to providing you with career opportunities through work that is rewarding and meaningful within the community.

We are looking for a passionate professional who is looking for a diverse and important role with an organisation dedication to giving back to the community.

The Harm Reduction Worker will work closely with the AOD, counselling and community development teams. You will reach out to service users and community workers to increase knowledge and awareness about safer substance use practices including operating the needle and syringe program and delivering education about opioid overdose response.

To be successful, you will require;

• A current Working with Children Check.
• Demonstrated understanding of AOD client treatment service provision, including case coordination.
• Capacity to reach under represented service user groups with a harm reduction approach.

For more information please contact Tess Watt, Manager Addiction Services on 0409 186 446.

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au

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