Community Development Worker

2 weeks ago

Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

Job Description

**Posting Start Date**:04/02/2025

**Req ID**:2557

**Job Title**:Community Development Worker (Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor)

**Employment Status**:Permanent Part Time

**Job Location**:Frankston
- **Permanent Part Time (45.6 hours per fortnight)**:

- **Supportive team environment**:

- **Classification range: Community Development Worker 2B Year 1 XX7 - Community Development Worker 2B Year 7 ON15**

**Who We Are and What We Stand For**

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values**:Be the Best**, **Be a Role Model**, **Be Open and Honest**, **Be Compassionate and Respectful** and **Be Collaborative**. We are One Peninsula Health.

**What You Will Be Doing**

This clinical role that sits within the suite of services provided by Peninsula Health’s (PH) AOD Program and is based at the Frankston Community Health site, but may be required to work across all sites to meet demand. The position involves providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for people experiencing AoD related issues who live within Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

The AOD Counsellor is required to demonstrate clinically meaningful progress towards client-centred goals, including: reduced use of AOD, reductions in AOD-related harms, improved quality of life and improved mental wellbeing. Within PH AOD Program, AOD Counsellors work as part of a multidisciplinary team and are required to provide shared-care for some clients..

**What You Need**

We anticipate you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications appropriate to the position such as social work, counselling or currently working towards qualification.
- Completed the AOD Skill Set (AOD Core Competencies).
- Demonstrated experience working with at-risk and vulnerable people with dual diagnosis
- Demonstrated experience in working both independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, with the ability to work effectively, supportively and flexibly.
- Demonstrated knowledge in providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions for dual diagnosis.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and effectively prioritise.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence based practice.
- Well-developed written, verbal, interpersonal and computer literacy and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement activities.
- Understanding of the Child Information Sharing Scheme, the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and MARAM - Multi Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework.

**Position Description**

**What Next**

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

**Job Ad closes**: 16/02/2025**

**Additional Requirements**

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
- Please refer to salary circular Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) EnterpriseAgreement 2021 - 2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person,every time.

  • Community Development Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.With specialities...

  • Community Development Worker

    1 week ago

    Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Job Description **Posting Start Date**:12/12/2024 **Req ID**:2350 **Job Title**:Community Development Worker **Employment Status**:Fixed Term Full Time **Job Location**:Frankston - **Hybrid working available**: - **5 weeks annual leave per year**: - **Attractive Salary Packaging options available**: - **Classification: up to QUAL SOC WKR GR2 YR4...

  • Community Development Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Job Description **Posting Start Date**:04/02/2025 **Req ID**:2549 **Job Title**:Community Development Worker (AOD Forensic Counsellor) **Employment Status**:Permanent Part Time **Job Location**:Frankston - **Permanent Part Time (60.8 hours per fortnight)**: - **Supportive team environment**: - **Classification range: Community Development Worker CL2B...

  • Community Development Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Job Description **Posting Start Date**:04/02/2025 **Req ID**:2560 **Job Title**:Community Development Worker (Peer Support - Reset Life) **Employment Status**:Fixed Term Part Time **Job Location**:Frankston - **Fixed Term Part Time 45.6 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2026**: - **Supportive team environment**: - **Classification range: Community...

  • Community Development Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Job Description **Posting Start Date**:04/02/2025 **Req ID**:2558 **Job Title**:Community Development Worker (Alcohol and Other Drug - Youth Clinician) **Employment Status**:Permanent Full Time **Job Location**:Frankston - **Permanent Full Time (80 hours per fortnight)**: - **Supportive team environment**: - **Classification range: Community...

  • Behaviour Support Practitioner

    2 weeks ago

    Frankston, Australia Community Solutions Full time $94,000 - $120,000 per year

    Permanent full-time position in FrankstonRealistic and achievable billing targetsSalary starting from $94, super + salary packagingAbout UsAs a trusted provider of clinical services including psychology and behaviour support, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Right now, we're looking for a compassionate and skilledBehaviour Support...

  • Female Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Frankston, Australia Seven Angels Care and Support Services Full time

    Seven Angels Care And Support Services is a NDIS registered company and looking for experienced Female support care workers with well experience in domestic assistance duties for Frankston. - **Experience in Personal & Community Assistance**: - **Full Driving Licence** **General duties include;** - Assistance with activities of daily living. - Provide...

  • Disability Support Worker

    5 days ago

    Frankston, Australia Seven angels Full time

    Seven Angels Care and Support Services is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team in providing high-quality care to our participants.As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal goals and enhance their independence. looking a support worker for a male client.( personal care...

  • Community Health Volunteer Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Job Description **Posting Start Date**:15/10/2024**Req ID**:1946**Job Title**:Community Health Volunteer Coordinator (Community Development Worker)**Employment Status**:Fixed Term Part Time**Job Location**:Frankston- **Fixed Term Part Time Opportunity until October 2025** - **Generous Salary Packaging - More Pay In Your Pocket!** - **Frankston, Mornington...

  • Consumer Peer Worker

    5 days ago

    Frankston, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    **Join our fantastic team in beautiful beachside Mornington Peninsula**: - **Supportive culture, generous salary packaging benefits and great career development**: - **An inclusive and culturally safe space** **Who We Are and What We Stand For** Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision...