Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker

Type: Part-time

Location: Caboolture, QLD

Remuneration:Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award 2010 (Level 3) + Full salary packaging options available up to $15,900 per annum

About Us:

Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs, who's work championed social justice, mental health support, and innovative youth services. Today, the Foundation continues his legacy, delivering frontline services and community support across NSW, ACT & QLD. With over 200 staff and 350 volunteers, we remain deeply committed to helping young people affected by issues related to drugs, crime, and mental health.

The Role:

Noffs is looking for Alcohol & Other Drugs Workers (Part-time) to join our Palm Youth Rehab Program to support young people aged 13-17 with serious alcohol and/or other drug-related difficulties. Operating as a therapeutic community, the program provides a holistic, intensive, multi-disciplinary, residential treatment program staffed by professionals specifically trained in working through trauma, challenging behaviours and complex needs.

This role is a great entry into the field of drug and alcohol, social work and youth work. Current students and fresh graduates of relevant major are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:

• Supervise the day-to-day running of the household, including allocation and supervision of residents' chores.
• Provide information and support as necessary to residents during their participation in the Program and in their preparation for re entry into the community, including contact with families.
• Under supervision, and in line with the approved Program manual, facilitate group sessions.
• Provide and promote a safe and healthy environment which is free of harassment and which encourages a positive atmosphere.
• Implementing the general living skills component of the Program.
• Provide support to counsellors and others in the implementation of care plans for residents.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional supervision and in service training as required.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Qualifications and/or experience working with young people, preferably those with alcohol and other drug related difficulties.
• Capacity and willingness to work on a rotating shift basis, including day, evening, night, sleepover and weekend shifts.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage clients positively while maintain own boundaries.
• Initiative, creativity and practical life skills to organise positive group and individual recreational and other activities.
• Group management and crisis intervention skills along with a mature, compassionate, common sense approach to conflict resolution.
• Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.
• Successful candidates must have a current Driver's Licence and valid Blue Card prior to commencing employment.

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Knowledge of government and community networks and service providers.
• Proficient in the use of client management systems.
• First Aid Certificate.

If you're looking for work that's real, challenging, and genuinely makes a difference—you've found the right place. At Noffs, we stand beside young people who've faced adversity early in life, offering free, evidence-based treatment and genuine care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and walk alongside these young people on their journey, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Submit your application via SEEK (Resume and Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria above).

Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

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.

For further information, contact us at . Only successful applicants will be contacted.