Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Part-time)

Ted Noffs Foundation; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 42.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full salary packaging options

Descripción de la vacante

Ted Noffs Foundation is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Part-time) for the Palm Youth Rehab program in Watson, ACT. The role involves providing holistic, residential support to youths aged 13–18, with a focus on trauma-informed care and collaborative treatment planning.

The position offers an opportunity to work within a therapeutic community, addressing drug-related difficulties through counselling, family support, and skills development.

Formación

• Minimum qualification as listed: Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Youth Work or Community Service or equivalent.
• Experience with young people, preferably with alcohol and other drug related difficulties.
• Capacity and willingness to work rotating shifts including day, evening, night, sleepover and weekend shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise day-to-day running of the household and residents' chores.
• Provide information and support to residents during the program and re-entry into the community.
• Under supervision, facilitate group sessions per Program manual.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment free of harassment.
• Assist in care plans and support to counsellors.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.
• Engage with clients and promote harm minimisation.
• Ensure compliance with ACT WWVP requirements.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Youth work

Educación

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Descripción del empleo

Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Part-time)

Type:Part-time
Location: Watson, ACT
Remuneration:Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award 2010 (Level 3) + Full salary packaging options available up to $15,900 per annum

About Us:

Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs, who’s work championed social justice, mental health support, and innovative youth services. Today, the Foundation continues his legacy, delivering frontline services and community support across NSW, ACT & QLD. With over 200 staff and 350 volunteers, we remain deeply committed to helping young people affected by issues related to drugs, crime, and mental health.

The Role:

Noffs is looking for Alcohol and Other Drugs Workers (Part-time) to join our Palm Youth Rehab, a residential drug treatment program for young people (aged 13 – 18) to address serious drug and alcohol related difficulties. Operating as a therapeutic community, our youth rehab for teens is a three month program providing a holistic, intensive, multi-disciplinary, residential treatment program staffed by professionals specifically trained in working through trauma, challenging behaviours and complex needs. The program offers counselling, family support, group work, vocational/educational modules, living skills and recreational activities.

Thisroleis a great entry into the field of drug and alcohol, social work and youth work. Fresh graduates of relevant major are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:

• Supervise the day-to-day running of the household, including allocation and supervision of residents' chores.
• Provide information and support as necessary to residents during their participation in the Program and in their preparation for re entry into the community, including contact with families.
• Under supervision, and in line with the approved Program manual, facilitate group sessions.
• Provide and promote a safe and healthy environment which is free of harassment and which encourages a positive atmosphere.
• Implementing the general living skills component of the Program.
• Provide support to counsellors and others in the implementation of care plans for residents.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional supervision and in service training as required.
• Relevant qualification (minimum Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Youth Work, Community Service or equivalent).
• Experience working with young people, preferably those with alcohol and other drug related difficulties.
• Capacity and willingness to work on a rotating shift basis, includingday,evening,night, sleepover and weekendshifts.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage clients positively while maintain own boundaries.
• Initiative, creativity and practical life skills to organise positive group and individual recreational and other activities.
• Group management and crisis intervention skills along with a mature, compassionate, common sense approach to conflict resolution.
• Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.
• Successful candidates musthave acurrent and valid ACT Working With Vulnerable People Card (WWVP)prior to commencing employment.
• Current ACT Driver's Licence (minimum Provisional licence) and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of and commitment to a Therapeutic Community model.
• Proficient in the use of client management systems.
• First Aid Certificate.

If you're looking for work that’s real, challenging, and genuinely makes a difference—you’ve found the right place. At Noffs, we stand beside young people who’ve faced adversity early in life, offering free, evidence-based treatment and genuine care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and walk alongside these young people on their journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People in the LGBTQIA+ community, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

As interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest point and will be highly regarded. Interviews may be offered upon application.