• High quality AOD services including Assessment, Counselling, Care & Recovery
• Permanent part time 0.8FTE- based at our office in Frankston
• Counselling and therapeutic interventions using your AOD treatment skillset

Make a move:

This positions is a dual position where you work as a Alcohol and Drugs Counsellor and support parents to overcome addiction so they can reunite with their children.

Counselling, consultancy and continuing care to:

• Individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems 18 years and over.
• Families and friends of individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems.
• Individuals currently involved in the criminal justice system
• Professionals needing assistance in working with and supporting individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems.

AND

Family Reunification

• Work directly with parents that are experiencing alcohol and substance use issues.
• Parents are placed on a Family Reunification Order and are mandated to attend AOD treatment.
• You as the Drug and Alcohol Counsellor will facilitate treatment through counselling, case management and outreach working towards reunifying families. 

Make your mark:

• Clinical experience and use of theory that underpins drug and alcohol treatment
• Understanding of the stages of change
• In depth knowledge of addiction
• Counselling skills which include the ability to use CBT

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling and specifically a minimum of a Cert IV in AOD or Post Graduate Certificate in AOD, including Dual Diagnosis competencies or a minimum 2 years in the AOD sector.

Make it work:

• Salary starts at $106,387 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 6 SCHCADS) Full time equivalent
• Office location: Frankston
• Part time 4 days per week, 30.4 hours, please pro rata the above salary.
• Secure that sought after work life balance that allows you to work around life.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.” 

Ready to take the next step:

This role has been re-advertised so we may take the opportunity to interview before the closing date if we receive suitable applications so please do not delay.

You can review the full position description here: Senior Family Reunification Practitioner PD AOD E AW6 122022 V1.2.pdf.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Cara Du Toit via email at [email protected] using the subject line: AOD Family Reunification Practitioner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To apply for this position all you need to do is click Apply Now and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to work for an organsiation supporting vulnerable Victorians.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.