AOD Youth Counsellor / Case Manager - Lithgow

Lives Lived Well; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 wellbeing leave days

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lives Lived Well in Lithgow is seeking an experienced Youth AOD Counsellor & Case Manager to support 12-24 year olds through counselling, case management and community-based services. You’ll help young people build resilience and plan pathways forward within the Dianella Youth Program.

You’ll collaborate with families, schools and partners, deliver outreach across Lithgow, and advocate for positive change in the community. This role is full-time and based on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people within health, community services or AOD settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-oriented practice knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and therapeutic support to young people.
• Complete assessments and develop individual support plans.
• Support young people to identify strengths, goals and pathways forward.
• Deliver outreach support across Lithgow and surrounding communities.
• Facilitate youth-focused groups and education programs.
• Work with families, schools and community partners.
• Maintain client records and contribute to service improvement.
• Connect young people to additional supports and services when required.

Skills

Counselling

Case Management

Youth Engagement

Communication

AOD Knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related discipline

Job description

Youth AOD Counsellor & Case Manager Lithgow | Full-Time $92,292 - $99,332 + Super + Salary Packaging + 5 Wellbeing Leave Days

Help Young People Build the Future They Deserve

Every young person deserves someone who believes in their potential, even when they don't see it themselves.

As a Youth AOD Counsellor & Case Manager with Lives Lived Well, you'll do exactly that.

Working within our Dianella Youth Program, you'll support young people aged 12-24 who are experiencing challenges with alcohol and other drugs. Through counselling, case management and community-based support, you'll help young people build resilience, strengthen their wellbeing and take positive steps towards the future they want.

This is more than a counselling role.

It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for young people and be part of a team committed to creating positive change in the Lithgow community.

About Dianella

Dianella is a free community-based service supporting young people aged 12-24 who are experiencing challenges related to alcohol and other drugs.

Our approach is relational, flexible and focused on early intervention. We work alongside young people, families, schools and community partners to build stronger connections, improve wellbeing and support lasting change. We meet young people where they are, building trust and providing support in ways that work best for them.

You'll Thrive Here If You:

• Believe young people deserve support that is respectful, inclusive and free from judgement.
• Build rapport quickly and create safe spaces for honest conversations.
• Enjoy balancing counselling, case management and community engagement.
• Understand that change takes time and that small wins matter.
• Value collaboration and enjoy working alongside families, schools and other services.
• Want to be part of a team that genuinely supports one another.

Whether your experience comes from youth services, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, community services or a related field, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing counselling and therapeutic support to young people.
• Completing assessments and developing individual support plans.
• Supporting young people to identify strengths, goals and pathways forward.
• Delivering outreach support across Lithgow and surrounding communities.
• Facilitating youth-focused groups and education programs.
• Working closely with families, schools and community partners.
• Connecting young people to additional supports and services where required.
• Maintaining client records and contributing to service improvement activities.

What You'll Bring

• Experience supporting young people within health, community services, AOD or mental health settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-oriented practice.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive change.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Working with Children Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or a related discipline.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year (pro rata).
• Fitness Passport access to gyms, pools and leisure facilities across Australia.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A supportive team that genuinely cares about the work they do.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts young people and their communities.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived and living experience.