AOD Trainee

• Full time, 12-month maximum term role based in Coburg
• Supported further study and/or ongoing employment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a broad range of services

In this full-time, 12-month traineeship, you will undertake structured learning and on-the-job training within our AOD teams. The focus will be on creating relationships within the service system network in our region and providing the opportunity to work individually and collaboratively with the AOD teams on a variety of tasks to achieve program outcomes.

During the traineeship, Uniting will work with you to ensure that you are both capable and confident to provide support to clients and secondary consults to other alcohol referral services, other related health and social services and families and other support persons. The role works under the support and direction of a dedicated mentor.

As a member of the team, you will:

• Offer individual support to clients, initially under direct supervision from the clinical team
• Maintain case notes, client reports and accompanying documents as required under supervision by the clinical coordinator or person delegated to that role
• Assist in the development of educational and promotional resources

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Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits. There is also an option for additional purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.

The ideal candidate will be working towards obtaining a Cert 4 IV Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD), as well as having:

• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and policies relevant to the health and community services sector
• A passion for providing and delivering a high level of customer service
• The ability to problem solve and use initiative and display sound judgement
• Strong relationship building capabilities, both internally and externally to the organisation
• Demonstrated analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn to use new systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Anna Beesley, Team Leader via email – ************@bvt.uniting.org  

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.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.