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Form of workThe Youth Outreach Clinician will provide therapeutic support to young people (12-25) who are using substances and are often experiencing psychosocial complexity in the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast regions.
The key objectives of this role are:
- Engage and support young people by utilising outreach and/or counselling models, in order to provide specialist AOD education and treatment options that can reduce harms.
- Develop treatment plans and providing effective treatment interventions and assertive referrals to meet the individual needs of clients and their families, including those with complex needs.
- Provide referral and advocacy on behalf of young people to specialist AOD services, health services, and statutory bodies and as required.
- Part-time role, working 60.8 hours per fortnight
- Ongoing position
- $94,077 p/a (pro rata) + Super + Salary Packaging
- To view the Position Description, please click here
- Flexible working options
- Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
- A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
- Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
- Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
- A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
- Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Diploma of Welfare Studies, Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs or related field
- Demonstrated experience managing complex cases with strong case practice including client advocacy, counselling, therapeutic interventions and family support in line with the Best Interest Framework
- Demonstrated skills in risk and needs assessments
- Demonstrated knowledge of the factors that can impact on a parent’s ability to care for children and knowledge of the service system and resources available that can support parents, children and young people
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
- Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
- Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.
For more information about the position please contact Josie Taylor, Team Leader Youth Health and Wellbeing, on 0408 395 ***.
Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.
Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at ***********@meli.org.au
Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday 16 April 2024
V.I.D 2401206
