• 2 day per week position - 15.2 hours
• Based across two locations, our Wantirna office and Box Hill office
• Salary within the range of Level 6 SCHADS with Salary Packaging available.

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position: 

Anglicare Victoria Eastern Region are recruiting a 2 day per week position to our SURe (Substance Use Recovery Eastern) Program. This is a split role, one which will deliver one day of centralised Intake and bridging support, as well as one day of Assessment and Counselling. This position sits within our eastern region Alcohol and other Drugs programs.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• Minimum Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling) and specifically a minimum of a Cert 4, Grad Dip or Post Grad Cert in AOD with Dual Diagnosis Competencies completed
• Have counselling experience within the AOD service sector 
• Have experience in navigating intake processes and assessing and responding to risk
• Have a compassionate and empathic approach in working with vulnerable people and families

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

For a detailed position description,  PD_AOD Counsellor and Intake_East_ Jan 2020.pdf 

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.