Alcohol And Other Drug (Aod) Youth Worker

Our mission is to provide relevant, authentic and effective services that will enhance the quality of life of our clients and enable them to participate fully in the community.
The Role
AOD Youth Workers will work across various shifts in the day to day activities to the Integrated Youth Substance Misuse Specialist Service (Alban Place).
Alban Place is a 24 hour service with an integrated model of care for young people aged 12 – 24 years of age experiencing substance misuse issues. The service includes:

• Sobering Up services for young people who require a safe place to sober up.
• A live-in Residential Rehabilitation treatment program for young people wanting intensive support to address their Alcohol or Other Drug use
• Outpatient Counselling Service

Please read over the position description before applying, to ensure the role is right for you.
What you need to bring

• Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent
• Current First Aid Certificate
• The ability to work across a 24/7 roster

Desirable

• Work experience in the community services sector
• Experience in working with young people
• Experience working with individuals impacted by Alcohol and Other Drug use
• Relevant tertiary qualification

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 3, $36.00 per hour (+25% casual loading)
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

Who we are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the link below.
Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Damien Chalmers, Manager, on 08 8303 6684.
Applications close 5:00pm on Monday, 29 January 2024.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
With respect, no agencies please.