Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) Type: Full Time
Location: Based in Canberra, ACT
Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (Level 5) + full salary packaging options available
HELP YOUNG AUSTRALIANS MOVE BEYOND DRUGS AND CRIME.
JOIN THE TED NOFFS FOUNDATION, AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST PROVIDER OF DRUG TREATMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. About Us: The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs.
The organisation's early work helped co-found Lifeline and has since focused on helping young people with drug, crime, and mental health issues.
The Role: Noffs is looking for an Adolescent and Family Counsellor to provide outreach support to young people experiencing substance use and mental health issues through engagement, case management, and counselling.
Responsibilities and duties include: Conduct thorough assessments of clients.Provide individual counselling as required.Provide family counselling (or refer) and other relationship counselling as required.Provide individual case work support and referring to other parties as required.Liaise effectively with referrers, other service providers, and families to ensure best service for the client.Create and manage effective referral pathways for clients to access the service.Arrange community networking for a young person to encourage positive interactions in a safe and supportive environment.Deliver case management services for young people as appropriate.Maintain client records, statistical records, and provide reports as required.Travel within the catchment areas providing AOD counselling services.Minimum Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g.
psychology, counselling, social work.Experience and demonstrated ability to work with young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years old.Ability to operate in an outreach setting.Ability to work effectively both as a team member and as a practitioner with minimal supervision.Strong personal and interpersonal boundaries.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.Must hold and maintain a current Working With Vulnerable People Check and Drivers License (Provisional Drivers Licence Minimum).Experience in the drug and alcohol sector.Registration or eligible for membership with AHPRA or other professional association.Minimum 2 years direct counselling experience.How to Apply: Submit your application via SEEK with a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria.
As interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest point and will be highly regarded.
Interviews may be offered upon application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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