Job Description

Job Title Clinical Co-ordinator Saranna Women and Children’s Program

Location Saranna Women and Children’s Program, Therapeutic Community

Award Status Cyrenian House Enterprise Agreement 2012-2016

Classification Level 6-7

Reporting Relationships

Job Function

The Saranna Clinical Coordinator works within the Therapeutic Community to facilitate a professional Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Service to women with children in their care. The Clinical Coordinator is required to work in the context of a Therapeutic Community providing leadership and support to the Saranna Program Team.

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Manager Therapeutic Community

This Position

Saranna Program Staff

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment, Intake, Case Management Work cooperatively and effectively using a problem solving approach with the

Saranna Outreach Worker in the provision of assessment, intake and wait-pool processes, taking into account community resources, client mix, contractual obligations, and comorbidity.

Liaise with key stakeholders and community agencies to provide a service that is responsive whilst upholding the agencies Mission Statement and values.

Respond appropriately to crisis situations by supporting organisational rules, policies and procedures.

Facilitate the referral process of residents to suitable programs/agencies. Mediate between residents and their families to resolve conflict and negotiate

agreed goals and actions when required using a Family Sensitive practice approach.

Using a team-based case management approach in addition to Individual Treatment Plans, identify therapeutic interventions to facilitate the optimum outcomes for residents and their children.

Child Protection-keeping abreast of current legislation, participating or guiding staff to participate in the case management of DCP clients.

Supervise urine collection of same sex residents

Program Delivery As trends emerge within the treatment population work with the team to

continue to develop appropriate and relevant evidenced - based group material and interventions.

Coordinate the provision of community activities that encourages cultural inclusion. Eg NAIDOC Week, Harmony Day.

Regularly review the program timetable to accommodate identified Opportunities for Improvement.

Meet regularly with the TC Manager, Mixed Gender Coordinator, and Senior TC worker to provide a cohesive, planned treatment program.

Meet regularly with the Saranna Early Childhood Education and Care Centre Manager to liaise regarding care for Saranna Program children and associated issues.

Representation and Networking Develop and maintain a network of AOD, Mental Health, Aboriginal, CALD,

children’s services, Diversion services, and other relevant agencies/services; Attend interagency networking groups as directed by the manager. Attend and present at conferences as directed by the manager.

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Team Leadership and Agency Development Develop positive working relationships within the team through the exchange

of feedback, encouraging an open and safe team environment that utilises reflective practice.

Coordinate the team to facilitate the provision of treatment that is multidimensional involving therapy, education, values and skills development utilising the Community as Method treatment approach.

Provide team support and share expertise with other team members and agency staff; support and assist in training new staff and address students and visitors.

Actively contribute to staff meetings, clinical supervision, training sessions and ongoing professional development; participate in agency planning and team building workshops.

Provide leadership in, and actively contribute to, continuous quality improvement.

In collaboration with other senior staff, direct the development, implementation and evaluation of the Therapeutic Community model and service delivery policies and procedures.

Maintain appropriate levels of skills and knowledge of drug trends, through training and research.

Demonstrate an understanding of your own personal strengths and weaknesses; the ability to demonstrate self-care in the workplace.

Demonstrate a leadership approach that enables the team to work cooperatively, including a willingness to resolve conflict.

Administration and Supervision Prepare for and actively participate in regular supervision sessions with the

manager. Provides individual supervision to staff team. Coordinate the provision of peer supervision and clinical group supervision to

staff. Oversee the maintenance of resident files ensuring client records are kept according

to agency guidelines. Have a working knowledge of the SIMS database related documentation and its

purpose. Coordinate staff leave and training to ensure adequate staff coverage to meet

the provisions of the program, taking into account seasonal variations, skills mix and staff well-being.

Work with the manager to provide agency Annual Reports, funding submissions, and meet reporting obligations to funding bodies,

Ensure privacy and confidentiality is maintained in all areas.

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The role of staff in Therapeutic Communities is not the same as that may be expected at other AOD services. Although there is a therapeutic intervention provided by staff through counselling and group facilitation, they (the staff) are not expected to be the major agent for change. This is the responsibility of the whole community. Staff roles are to support the Community as Method process. Staff may involve themselves in activities such as recreation, meal preparation, dining and chores, on an equal footing with residents, as a means of emphasising their membership of the community and their participation as role models.

Selection Criteria

Clinical Co-ordinator Saranna Women and Children’s Program

Essential Degree in Social, Behavioural, Education, Health Sciences or equivalent experience and

training in the AOD sector. Ability to provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team. Experience in working with complex, coerced, and co-morbid AOD treatment

populations A sound knowledge of AOD, mental health, trauma, child protection and issues

specific to parents. Ability to work well with Aboriginal residents and staff including an understanding

of working within a culturally secure framework. Demonstrated problem solving and mediation skills. Good verbal, written and communication skills. Good organisational and time management skills; reliable and punctual. Good computer literacy and word processing skills. Current “C” class driver’s license. Current Working with Children Check. National Police Certificate.

Desirable Experience working for a health or community services organisation and/or

equivalent experience. Experience in group facilitation and presentation. Experience of working in a Therapeutic Community. An experiential knowledge of alcohol and other drug addiction. First Aid Certificate.

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