• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Part Time (60.8 hrs per fortnight), Maximum Term (until April 2022)

About the opportunity

The purpose of this position is to reduce AOD related harms to individuals and their families by conducting assessments and providing a range of counselling and care and recovery interventions to assist parents who are required to comply with AOD treatment conditions as part of their child’s family reunification order.

Please note: This is a Uniting position that is part of a North-West Metropolitan Partnership with Odyssey House Victoria.

About you

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• 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 core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment.
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment).
• Experience in the provision of assessment and counselling services preferably with AOD or dual diagnosis clients and working with families.
• Experience in therapeutic approaches such as: Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training, Family Inclusive Practice, self-help groups, Community Reinforcement Approaches.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch

For more information about the role, please contact Keryn Ralph, Manager – Catchment Clinical Services on 0447 200 374.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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. 

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.