Youth Worker
2 weeks ago
Working across Epping & Collingwood sites
- Applications close: COB Wednesday 6th March 2024
- Generous Salary Packaging
- Fixed term until June 2024
- Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 5 dependent on qualifications and experience + 11% Employer superannuation
**About the position**
The purpose of the position is to reduce the harms associated with problematic substance use in the community which seeks to engage young people 12-21 in public settings, complete assessments and provide AOD information, brief interventions and health promotion. This position is supported by the direct manager with collegial support from YSAS primary health staff and works closely with YSAS General Practitioners, community General Practitioners and Day Program staff. Thus, integral to this role is a willingness to participate in pro-active engagement with young people in the community to promote their access to health services. This may involve some afterhours work.
**Some of the Kery Selection Criteria for this role includes**:
- Experience working as a community based AOD outreach worker including experience at conducting comprehensive health assessments.
- Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions, brief interventions or health promoting programs within scope of practice for young people.
- Understanding of the principles and practice of harm minimisation orientated treatment and prevention interventions in the alcohol and drug field.
- Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development issues and common presenting health needs of young people.
- Knowledge of the drug treatment system, pharmacotherapies, withdrawal symptomology and management, and drug interactions.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written, organisational and communication skills, including the ability to complete these requirements in a timely and succinct manner.
**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.
**Further Enquiries**
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Michael Enticott, Acting Regional Manager, on 0417505220 regarding the role of Youth Worker (Outreach) - Recruitment Ref. Number 023_2024.
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