• Salary PLUS Salary Packaging PLUS Annual Leave Loading
• Supportive team environment
• Full time Opportunity

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, engaged individual to deliver drug and alcohol education programs in schools and in the community. Therapeutic group activities include Boxing, Drumming, Music, and Art Therapy. You will be provided with training and resources on Alcohol and other Drugs. This position will deliver flexible, innovative and evidence-based programs and outreach services to young people and their families. The position may also support individual young people through the Youth Rent Choice Program when needed.

This is a full-time position based in Artarmon and Northern Beaches area.

Duties

• Deliver drug and education programs in schools and in the community
• Deliver small focused and therapeutic groups
• Provide informed advice and information and assessing suitability for internal services and making referrals to other services where appropriate
• Potential to provide case work support with low, moderate and high needs clients impacted by drugs and alcohol
• Address child protection concerns and safety planning to enhance family safety and individual safety of young person

Skills & experience

• Min Diploma in an appropriate area e.g., Social Work, Social Science, Welfare, Psychology, or Drugs and Alcohol and/or demonstrated relevant industry experience
• Min 1 Years experience in supporting young people in case work
• Ability to deliver groups to large and small groups; confident with public speaking
• Able to engage young people in a relatable way
• Current and valid NSW Driver’s Licence and use of own vehicle.

Desirable

• Thorough knowledge of the impact of drugs and alcohol on young people; and drug and alcohol intervention strategies

Culture and Benefits

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities;
• Access to training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support
• Salary Packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Study leave

About us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.

We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, complete your work history and education information on the application page and submit your resume.

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A position description is attached.