• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Casual role based in Coburg

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking experienced AOD Support Workers to join our existing team at our youth residential home located in Coburg.

In this position you will contribute to the provision of a safe and hospitable environment for clients voluntarily seeking withdrawal from the acute use of alcohol and/or other drugs. Working with the team, you will actively support clients to achieve their individual treatment plans; you will supervise and provide assistance with daily living activities and facilitate and encourage client participation in program activities.

About you

We are seeking a candidate with tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, community Services or other relevant allied health discipline, certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or the required competencies in AOD and qualifications in dual diagnosis (or willingness to undertake). You will also have demonstrated experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services (preferably to dual diagnosis clients). You must also be available and willing to work a 24/7 rotating roster.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the following

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch: For more information about the role, please contact Nellie Jackson, Manager - Youth Residential Services - [email protected], using the subject line: Alcohol & Other Drugs Support Workers enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

About Uniting

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.