We are seeking someone to provide case support for participants of CAAPS AOD treatment programs aimed at the empowerment, enhanced engagement and motivation towards recovery of participants and their families.

Some of your responsibilities will be:

• • • Develop relationships with clients and their families to achieve therapeutic and lifestyle goals, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
    • Provide high quality support to focus on recovery using a relational, trauma informed approach aimed at long-term sustainable outcomes, including follow up and aftercare.
    • Conduct client assessments and screens as required under the guidance of the AOD Social Worker.
    • Always maintain an awareness of client’s needs and wellbeing, including participation in internal handover procedures, assisting with medication and provision of transport.
    • Provide on call support outside of business hours on a rostered basis, in line with CAAPS Policy & Procedures.
    • Data entry and reporting in line with reporting requirements and as requested by Management, including formal written reports and up to date entry of case notes and referrals.
    • Ensure risk management, and behaviour management policies and procedures are followed.
    • Facilitate case planning in consultation with all parties and in line with CAAPS current practice models and adhere to legislative requirements of role.
    • Provide culturally appropriate services as relevant to the position.
    • Display a strength based, client centred attitude with consideration to CAAPS values.
    • Work positively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and attend team meetings.
    • Participate in all relevant planned training programs and seek to improve performance by gaining new skills and knowledge.
    • Participate in quality assurance processes with a focus on continuous improvement, data collection, reviewing and monitoring.
    • In the course of other duties, support the establishment of networks and relationships with remote and urban-based communities and organisations.
    • Daily handover reports emailed to the Healthy Families Teams
    • Recording of program activities and outcomes
    • Client case management files including case management plans, reviews, and discharge plans, including relapse prevention.

  Your skills, experience and qualifications include: 

  • • Demonstrated ability to work positively both as part of a multidisciplinary team and with individuals.
    • Demonstrated written communication, competent administrative and documentation skills.
    • Demonstrated computer skills including MS Suite, email, data collection/input.
    • Minimum Diploma of Alcohol & Other Drug/ Community Services or Cert IV.
    • Experience in effectively delivering community services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
    • Demonstrated ability to modify communication styles and techniques to meet client’s needs (Multilingual ability an advantage)
    • Dedicated and careful; high level of accuracy and attention to detail
    • Current First Aid Certificate
    • Current NT Driver’s License (minimum C Class)
    • Current Criminal History Check
    • Current Ochre Card (Category E) 
    • Mandatory Reporting Certificate

Why work for CAAPS?

• You are committed to the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples
• You will receive immense job satisfaction working for a values-based organisation.
• Work in a family friendly and supportive work environment
• Receive training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills.
• Take advantage of Salary Packaging Benefits that increases your take home pay!
• Receive 6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)!

For more information please view the position description here.

To apply please send your selection criteria responses and current resume to **@caaps.org.au

Applications close 4 pm Monday 10th October 2025.