Youth AOD Support Worker (Casual) - Flexible Shifts

Work Initiatives; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Extra 17.5% annual leave loading

Up to $15,900 salary packaging for day

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

25% discount childcare subsidy gap fee

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Youth Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Worker to provide compassionate, client-centred support to young people seeking voluntary withdrawal and/or respite from alcohol and other drug use.

You will help create a safe, welcoming and culturally inclusive environment, supporting young people’s wellbeing, recovery goals and connection with appropriate services and ongoing care. Rotating day/afternoon/night shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health, or related field.
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or willingness to complete within 12 months.
• Competencies in dual diagnosis or willingness to complete within 24 months.
• Knowledge of the Alcohol and Other Drug sector and related services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with young people and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, client-centred support to young people seeking voluntary withdrawal and/or respite from alcohol and other drug use.
• Create a safe, welcoming and culturally inclusive environment, supporting wellbeing and recovery goals.
• Support connection with appropriate services and ongoing care.
• Work a rotating roster with day, afternoon and overnight shifts.

Skills

Knowledge of AOD sector

Strong communication

Engagement with youth and stakeholders

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Youth Work/Psychology/Nursing/Allied Health

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or willingness to complete within 12 months

Competencies in dual diagnosis or willingness to complete within 24 months

Job description

Uniting is seeking a Youth Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Worker to provide compassionate, client-centred support to young people seeking voluntary withdrawal and/or respite from alcohol and other drug use.

You will help create a safe, welcoming and culturally inclusive environment, supporting young people’s wellbeing, recovery goals and connection with appropriate services and ongoing care. Rotating day/afternoon/night shifts apply.