Youth AOD Counsellor & Case Manager: Empower Change

NADA; Lithgow City Council; Remote; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NADA in Lithgow, NSW, is seeking a dedicated youth counsellor to provide counselling and therapeutic support to young people across Lithgow and surrounding communities. You will conduct assessments, develop tailored support plans, and collaborate with families, schools and partner organisations to identify strengths and pathways forward.

This role requires trauma-informed, person-centred practice and a genuine passion for helping young people achieve positive change, with full working rights in

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in health or community services.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-oriented practice.
• Genuine passion for helping young people achieve positive change.

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 closely with families, schools and community partners.
• Connect young people to additional supports and services where required.
• Maintain client records and contribute to service improvement activities.

Skills

Youth support experience

Strong communication

Trauma-informed practice

People-centred approach

Passion for young people

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Counselling or related

Job description

NADA in Lithgow, NSW, is seeking a dedicated youth counsellor to provide counselling and therapeutic support to young people across Lithgow and surrounding communities. You will conduct assessments, develop tailored support plans, and collaborate with families, schools and partner organisations to identify strengths and pathways forward.

This role requires trauma-informed, person-centred practice and a genuine passion for helping young people achieve positive change, with full working rights in