Senior Out of Home Care AOD Specialist (KEYS)

  • Remuneration SCHCADS Level 6, level 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 KEYS (Keep Embracing Your Success) Specialist Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Practitioner role is funded by the Department of Families Fairness and Housing (DFFH), delivered in partnership with Anglicare to provide a specialist Youth AOD service to young people involved in the child protection system and living in the KEYS residential therapeutic residential homes. The KEYS AOD practitioner will provide support, advice and planning guidance to staff in the southern region KEYS homes through specialist secondary consultation, AOD education, AOD assessment, referral and linkages. YSAS in conjunction with Anglicare deliver AOD Support Services for young people aged 12 – 17 years who experience complex emotional and behavioural difficulties and are currently in residential care in the KEYS program.

 

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. Demonstrated ability to practice and educate others in a range of AOD interventions.
3. Previous experience in assessment, care planning and case management approaches.
4. Previous experience in demonstrating, applying and advocating for the principles of harm minimization/reduction in shared care contexts.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative and operating environment of the Child Protection and OoHC systems.
6. Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and maintaining close working relationships with other individuals and services (including statutory bodies) involved with the target group

Why work with us?

  • YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met 
  • YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave
  • Access to learning and development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

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 Geoff Balydon, Manager, South-East AOD Out of Home Care Services on 0417032945 regarding the Senior Youth Worker position, Recruitment Ref. Number: 016_2026 
  • 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. 

 

Vacancy Description - Senior Youth Worker AOD South East FINAL PDF.pdf (346 kB)
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