• Part time 22.8 hours a week fixed term position till June 2021
• Part time role until end June 2021, based primarily at Box Hill.
• Classification within SCHADS Level 6, 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:

The key purpose of the position is to provide a range of counselling interventions, outreach to a mental health facility and conduct comprehensive assessments to assist clients to change harmful behaviours resulting from problematic alcohol and other drug use.

Anglicare Victoria Eastern Region are recruiting a 3 day per week position to our AOD Program. This position sits within our East Region Alcohol and other Drugs programs.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:  

• Relevant health and or welfare tertiary qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences.
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the required competencies (or able to complete within the first 12-24 months of employment - see position description for more details).
• Experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services preferably with AOD or dual diagnosis client.
• Experience in therapeutic approaches and proven ability to effectively work with people and families experiencing problematic alcohol and other drugs use in a respectful, compassionate and positive manner.

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.

Detailed Position Description  PD_Dual Diagnosis_PT Jun21_Feb 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.