- Permanent Position
- Part-time (60.8 hours per fortnight)
- Remuneration SCHCADS 5 level, dependent on qualifications and experience + 10 % Employer superannuation.
About the position
As a member of a small team, the Youth AOD Outreach Worker provides direct service activities, crisis intervention, assessment, case work / case management services and ongoing support to minimise the harm of alcohol and other drug use to the young person. Youth AOD Outreach workers are required to work independently across a range of areas with support from the team and supervisor.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Experience in working with young people presenting with complex needs in an outreach capacity, especially issues related to problematic alcohol and drug use.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principals and practice of harm minimisation orientated treatment and prevention interventions, as well as knowledge of contemporary approaches to youth drug treatment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and ability to practice a range of interventions including complex assessments, case work / case management approaches, care planning and review, advocacy, group work, crisis intervention and collaborative outreach based service delivery.
- Highly developed engagement and communication skills with young people from a range of backgrounds (including cultural awareness) and age groups; including the ability to model appropriate behaviours and motivate young people.
- Demonstrated experience of co-operative and collaborative work practices with other service providers (e.g. Youth Justice, Victoria Police, Child Protection, Out of Home Care providers) and community groups; including well developed liaison and networking skills.
- Demonstrated skills in written communication, including report writing, case notes and data recording.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.
Please note:
- YSAS is a safe workplace and complies with laws set by the Victorian Government regarding the prevention and minimisation of spread of COVID.
- 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:
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Tracey Williams, Team Leader, on 0417545086 regarding Youth Worker (outreach) role – Recruitment Ref. 056_2022.
- 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.