Residential Youth Worker
- Applications close by COB on Monday, 2 October 2023
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program available
- Permanent
- Part time (50 hours per fortnight)
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 3 or 4 dependent on qualifications and experience + 11 % Employer superannuation
About the position
The purpose of the Residential Youth AOD Worker role is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with vulnerable young people in need of support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As a Residential Youth AOD Worker you will be required to work a 24 hour roster which includes day, evening and night shifts. The application of clinical skills in the assessment and support of drug and/or alcohol withdrawal (including medication management) from substance use as well as a focus on primary health care for vulnerable young people.
Some of your key responsibilities will be:
- Experience and demonstrated understanding of working with young people with problematic alcohol and drug issues in a residential withdrawal setting and within the context of harm reduction.
- Experience in facilitating groups, and coordinating and participating in recreational activities with young people.
- Demonstrated understanding of care planning and review.
- Developed engagement and communication skills with young people from a range of backgrounds (including cultural awareness) and age groups.
- Maintaining a professional approach in all communication and engagement activities with service stakeholders.
- Ability to practice a range of interventions appropriate to the young people accessing residential services.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.
Please note:
- Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Amanda Parker, Program Coordinator, on (03) 9430 2300 regarding the role of Residential Youth Worker – Recruitment Ref. Number 075_2023.
- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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