• Permanent full time position
• Based at Warrenheip
• SCHADS Level 4 + salary packaging benefits

Your new role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Youth Worker to support young people undergoing voluntary withdrawal or seeking respite from substance use. In this leadership role, you’ll help coordinate day-to-day operations, supervise a team of Youth AOD Workers, and provide therapeutic support and guidance to young people in a safe and welcoming environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact through compassionate care and strong program leadership.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to an hourly rate equivalent to SCHADS Level 4 + salary packaging, you can access the following:

• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your skills and experience

You will bring with you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Nursing, or Allied Health.
• Certificate IV in AOD or completion of the AOD Core Competencies (or willingness to complete within the first 12 months of employment)
• Previous experience working with people with AOD and/or Mental Health issues
• Knowledge of screening, assessment and community-based treatment for clients with AOD and mental health issues
• Experience in developing individual treatment plans, post withdrawal and discharge planning
• An understanding of AOD withdrawal and the harm minimisation framework
• Experience in leading teams

View the position description here

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Olivia Whykes on 0457 133 915 or Olivia.Whykes@vt.uniting.org to arrange a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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