• Full Time ongoing position 38 hours a week
• Based at the Preston Office
• The role has been classified at a 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: 

We are seeking an experienced AOD practitioner to provide outreach intervention and support to young people in Melbourne's North Metro Region.  The AOD Youth Support Worker will provide Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) treatment and support to young people with extremely complex life issues and who present with at risk behaviours. This program utilises an assertive outreach and strengths based model, providing support to young people (12-25 years) who require early intervention and/or alcohol and drug treatment to stabilise, reduce or cease harmful alcohol and drug use. The program provides linkages to a range of specific support services provided locally, including Anglicare Victoria services.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare Work and/or Community Development and at least two years’ experience in working with people with AOD issues.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in working with disadvantaged and marginalised young people, experience in working with young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Ability to practice and educate others in a range of AOD interventions.
• Demonstrated understanding of care planning and case management approaches.
• Understanding of the principles of harm minimisation and approaches to the treatment of AOD problems including relapse prevention
• Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative and operating environment of the Child Protection and Youth Justice systems

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_ Youth AOD Wker_ AOD _Nth FT_APR21.pdf 

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further enquiries contact Leon Jordan on: 0408 306 815 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth AOD Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.