Youth AOD Outreach Worker

Anglicare Victoria • Canton Township, MI

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Anglicare Victoria is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Youth Outreach Worker to join their organisation. This is a unique role working alongside young people living in residential care who are experiencing complex substance use, mental health and life challenges. As part of the innovative Youth Outreach program, the role will provide outreach-based AOD assessment, counselling, treatment and support while also building the capability of Residential Care teams to respond to substance use through a harm minimisation and trauma-informed lens. This is a rare opportunity to work in a specialist role that sits at the intersection of youth work, outreach, therapeutic intervention and system capacity building.

Requirements

• Experience providing AOD services to young people, adults and/or families.
• Strong assessment, counselling and case planning skills.
• Experience working with young people displaying challenging behaviours and complex trauma.
• Knowledge of harm minimisation, relapse prevention and recovery-oriented practice.
• Skills in motivational interviewing and client-centred engagement.
• Confidence using creative and activity-based therapeutic approaches.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across systems.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• Bachelor or Diploma qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work, Community Services, Behavioural Sciences or related discipline.
• Cert IV AOD, Post Graduate AOD qualification or demonstrated Dual Diagnosis competencies.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide AOD assessments, counselling, treatment planning and ongoing support to young people living in Residential Care.
• Engage young people with complex needs using creative, relational and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Develop proactive AOD risk management and withdrawal support plans to reduce substance-related harm.
• Support young people to stabilise, reduce or cease harmful alcohol and drug use.
• Provide secondary consultation, coaching and education to Residential Care staff.
• Build partnerships with Child Protection, Youth Justice, Mental Health and other community services.
• Advocate for young people and coordinate referrals into specialist treatment and support services.
• Promote best practice harm minimisation and recovery-oriented approaches across residential settings.

Benefits

• Access to Anglicare Victoria fleet vehicles.
• Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Work for Victoria's largest provider of Out of Home Care and Family Services.
• Join a passionate team committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Support to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior