- Casual
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 4 dependent on qualifications and experience + 11% Employer superannuation
About the position
The purpose of the Residential Youth AOD Worker role is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with vulnerable young people in need of support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a Residential Youth AOD Worker you will be required to work a 24 hour roster which includes day, evening and night shifts. The application of clinical skills in the assessment and support of drug and/or alcohol withdrawal (including medication management) from substance use as well as a focus on primary health care for vulnerable young people
Some of your key responsibilities will be:
- Experience and demonstrated understanding of working with young people with problematic alcohol and drug issues in a residential withdrawal setting and within the context of harm reduction
- Experience in facilitating groups, and coordinating and participating in recreational activities with young people
- Demonstrated understanding of care planning and review
- Developed engagement and communication skills with young people from a range of backgrounds (including cultural awareness) and age groups
- Maintaining a professional approach in all communication and engagement activities with service stakeholders
- Ability to practice a range of interventions appropriate to the young people accessing residential services.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below or visit our website www.ysas.org.au
Please note:
- 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 Aji Akintola, General Manager Residential and primary care services) on 0437357*** regarding the Residential Youth Worker– Recruitment Ref. Number – 006_2024.
- 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.
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