Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 9th May 2022
- Melbourne > Werribee
The position is a full-time parental leave position and is currently funded until October 31st 2022. The program will focus on providing service to the Western suburbs of Melbourne. This position will be based in Werribee.
The Linking Youth and Families Together (PYF) Program aims to reduce problematic alcohol and other drug use amongst young people and the adverse effects on them and their families. The program does this by providing information, support and family-inclusive therapeutic treatment as well as linkages to other community supports.
The primary client group for LYFT are young people aged between 12 – 21 years who are using alcohol and other drugs in a problematic way and their families. This cohort will include young people already engaged in Alcohol & Other Drug (AID) treatment and those who are not. The notion of family is understood broadly and includes relatives and significant others.
The position objectives and key responsibilities are as follows:
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Social or Welfare Work, including minimum AOD qualifications, including dual diagnosis competencies as well as minimum of 2 years’ experience in the AOD sector or equivalent.
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. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.
For a detailed position description, click here: Position Description
To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application, click APPLY NOW below.
For any further information or inquires please contact Terese Cunningham on 9731 2500 or [email protected] using the subject line: Youth & Family Counsellor - Alcohol and Other Drugs enquiry via EthicalJobs.
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