CHC42015
Shift worker
This is a job description for a shift worker in a residential drug and alcohol recovery centre.
- Work under the supervision of the shift leader at the time.
- Learn all the tasks of a shift leader, including all relevant procedures.
- Take more responsibility as assigned by the shift leader (e.g. take residents on outings, monitor residents when the shift leader is absent)
- Be on call by telephone when rostered to support shift leaders.
- Make all decisions for general program implementation.
- Refer any problem that is too difficult to the senior worker on duty.
- Act as team leader for a group of residents.
- Maintain documentation: e.g. Day Book, medication, money, wallets, etc.
- Access safe for house-keeping, petty cash, medications, residents' wallets etc.
- Shift workers often also have the on role of House Leader. This includes overseeing all practical aspects of running a house for residents:
- Oversee chore monitor. (A more senior resident may take on this role within their separate houses.)
- Monitor resdients in the house and report any concerns to the shift leader
- Maintain the structure and ethos of the organization within the individual house.
Core units
Client interests and rights
Assessing client needs
Communication
Diversity
Legal and ethical requirements
Networks and partnerships
Health and safety
Elective units
Presentations
TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction Advocacy
Facilitating responsible behavior
Standard of service
Brief interventions
Individualised support
Crisis response
First point of contact
Case management
Human development
Reflect and improve
Responding to children at risk
Managing personal stressors