• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Full Time, Part Time and Casual roles available

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking full time, part time and casual staff to join our existing team at our youth residential withdrawal site based just outside of Ballarat.

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 below:

• 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 Olivia Whykes, Team Leader – Youth Residential Services – [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Alcohol & Other Drugs Worker - Ballarat enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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. 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.