Residential Youth Worker

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service in Fitzroy VIC is seeking a Residential Youth AOD Worker to join a multidisciplinary team. The role assists vulnerable young people 24/7, delivering assessment and support for alcohol and other drug issues, including medication management.

You will work a 24-hour roster spanning day, evening and night shifts, with a focus on primary health care and robust care planning in collaboration with internal and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of working with young people with problematic alcohol and drug issues in residential settings.
• Ability to facilitate groups with young people and participate in recreational activities.
• Understanding of care planning and review.
• Ability to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain a professional approach in communications with service providers.
• Ability to apply interventions for youth accessing residential services.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable young people 24/7.
• Apply clinical skills in assessment and support for withdrawal and primary health care.
• Operate within a 24 hour roster including day, evening and night shifts.

Job description

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service – Fitzroy VIC

5mo ago , from YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service

• Remuneration SCHCADS level 3 or 4 dependent on qualifications and experience + 11.5% Employer superannuation

About the position

The purpose of the Residential Youth AOD Worker role is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with vulnerable young people in need of support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a Residential Youth AOD Worker you will be required to work a 24 hour roster which includes day, evening and night shifts. The application of clinical skills in the assessment and support of drug and/or alcohol withdrawal (including medication management) from substance use as well as a focus on primary health care for vulnerable young people.

Key selection criteria for this role includes:

• Demonstrated understanding of working with young people with problematic alcohol and drug issues in a residential setting.
• Ability to facilitate groups with young people, and willingness to participate in recreational and other activities with young people.
• Demonstrated understanding of care planning and review.
• Ability to engage and communicate with young people from a range of backgrounds (including cultural awareness) and age groups.
• Ability to Maintain a professional approach in all communications with internal and external service providers
• Ability to practice a range of interventions appropriate to the young people accessing residential services.

For full details of the position, please viewthe POSITION DESCRIPTIONSbelow.

Please note:

• Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
• As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

If you have any questions, please contact**@ysas.org.au regarding the position of Residential Youth Worker – Recruitment Ref. Number 035_2024.

• YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
• YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.

Please Note:With the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond each and every time, but be assured your application will be thoroughly reviewed and considered. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch.