Alcohol and Drug Youth Consultant (Internal Applicants Only)

  • Remuneration SCHCADS level 6 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
  • 5 Weeks Annual Leave
  • Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging

 

About the position

The ADY-SW program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide a specialist Youth Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service to young people involved in the child protection system. The Senior Youth Worker provides support and advice to staff in out of home care residential facilities; adolescent community placement and secure welfare services through specialist secondary consultation to Child Protection case planning processes; AOD education; appropriate AOD assessment, referral and linkages. Servicing the Loddon Region, the Alcohol & Drug Senior Worker will be based in Bendigo and be a member of the multi-disciplinary YSAS Bendigo team.

 

Key Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated ability and experience in working with disadvantaged and marginalized young people with complex problems/needs who are involved in the statutory child protection system.
  2. Ability to practice and educate others in a range of AOD interventions.
  3. Demonstrated understanding of therapeutic case management, care planning and review approaches. In addition to responding to crises and accessing other support services.
  4. Understanding of the principles of harm minimization and approaches to the treatment of AOD problems including relapse prevention.
  5. Demonstrated experience of participation in co-operative and collaborative work practices with other service providers and community groups, including well developed liaison and networking skills.
  6. Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative and operating environment of the Child Protection and Youth Justice systems.

For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below.

 

Please note:

  1. 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.
  2. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

 

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact, Maggie Hamilton, Community Manager, on 0474954323 regarding the role of Senior Youth Worker (ADYC), Recruitment Ref. Number – 069_2025.

  • 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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