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This position is responsible for educating and supporting young people and staff of the AYAS in relation to alcohol and other drug use utilising a prevention and harm minimisation approach.
This role is offered on a fixed term, part-time basis of 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) and would ideally be commencing in late March/early April. This role will be providing parental leave cover.
As a Drug Education and Support Worker, the roles and responsibilities will be:
- Complete an alcohol and other drug use assessment at intake as part of each resident’s overall assessment.
- Contribute to the development of each resident’s care plan through including strategies to address any existing alcohol and other drug use issues and monitor progress towards achieving mutually agreed goals.
- Liaise with specific alcohol and other drug organisations to provide additional support to clients as required.
- Develop and facilitate a range of interactive leisure programs for the residents to provide opportunities for them to participate in ‘healthy lifestyle’ activities.
- Develop and facilitate a range of Drug Education workshops to promote awareness around the impact of drug use and support services available.
- Outreach support provided to internal and external services and young people.
In order to be successful for this role, the applicant will have:
- Significant experience in Youth Work, or an Associate Certificate/Diploma in Youth Work, addiction studies or other relevant qualifications.
- Understanding and experience in case management and advocacy for youth and families.
- Ability to communicate with and respond to youth and families and to maintain boundaries.
- Willingness to develop skills through further professional development in working therapeutically with youth and their families.
- Ability to document and report incidents and behaviour succinctly and objectively.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. is uniquely positioned to provide the successful applicant with the following benefits:
- SCHADS Schedule C 1.1 - $36.00
- Discounted Health Insurance Plans
- EAP Service with wellness resources
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, 2nd Feburary 2024. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.
Please apply directly via Seek.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. has met the Safeguarding Children Standards set out by the Australian Childhood Foundation and received full Safeguarding Children accreditation in September 2019 and achieved re-accreditation in June 2022.
Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion, or cultural background.
We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
