Career - Alcohol and Drug Worker

Alochol and Drug Workers will assist with the implementation of health promotion and community intervention and education programs on drug and alcohol awareness. They will work with clients who are experiencing problems with alcohol and/or drugs and provide support to explore alternatives with clients who experience difficulties with alcohol and/or drugs and will also provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services and needle exchange services. They will be in charge to provide emergency response intervention services and identify and help children and young people at risk of harm. They will provide information and support related to health, wellbeing and parenting and emergency response to individuals at risk of self-harm or suicide. They wil act as an advocate on behalf of clients and assist with the evaluation and preparation of reports requesting funding for programs and new projects. They will arrange clients to be referred to other appropriate specialist professionals or support workers.

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