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Family-Focused Youth AOD Worker
* Make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families
* Join an awesome team with a flexible workplace culture
* $66,202 - $78,813 plus super and car (negotiable depending upon skillsand experience)
Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At OHV we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow.Our diverse teams work with individuals, families and communities to reduce drug use, improve mental health and reconnect people to their family and the community.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a skilled, experienced person who is excited about making a difference to the lives of young people with problematic substance use and their families. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver the program Linking Youth and Families Together (LYFT) in the West Melbourne catchment. Delivered in partnership with Anglicare Victoria (lead) and Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS), LYFT is an innovative program providing family-focused interventions for young people with alcohol and other drug problems.
What we offer
We are committed to creating an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best. We believe in giving people flexibility so they can be great at work, and at home.
OHV employees have access to generous employee benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements (including 48/52 purchased leave), health and well-being services, and training and professional development opportunities.
The position
The position is based in Melton and is offered as a fixed term contract to 30 June 2018, with possibility of extension if funding allows.
The key purpose of the position is toreduce problematic alcohol use and associated harms amongst young people, using family focused therapeutic interventions with a particular focuson the African and Pasifika communities. The position is based at Melton Youth Services, and includes a significant outreach component.
A day in the life of this position may includeengaging young people and families through outreach and centred-based work; providing assessments, development treatment plans and delivering therapeutic interventions; meeting with CALD community elders; liaising and in-reach to schools, referring to and working with other services; completing case notes and other client documentation; participating in peer supervision with your YSAS and Anglicare LYFT colleagues, and getting involved in community activities.
Why apply?
This position provides an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families. We are looking for an experienced clinician who is passionate about working with young people with complex behavioural and emotional needs, and their families. Can you connect and build rapport with young people and families from diverse backgrounds? Are you creative and innovative in your thinking? Is your approach at the forefront of best practice? Then this is the role for you!
More information
The full position description can be found at
Applications close at 5pm Thursday 24 August.Please remember to include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Please note: for your application to be considered you must apply through the Odyssey House Victoria website – applications sent via recruitment websites will not be accepted.
If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Lucy Demant, Youth Development Worker, 0437 462 359.
Our commitment to diversity
At OHVwe value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness.
We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
Safety screening
OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.