Join our Alcohol and Other Drug Services Team.

• Support clients in their treatment facilitating a Family centred approach
• Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community
• SCHADS Level 4, Permanent, Full-time role based in Horsham

Your new role

Deliver and provide treatment modalities for clients with complex needs whilst developing strong community and sector connections to support improved interagency collaboration and recovery pathways for clients.

Develop and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders including GPs, mental health services, hospitals, family services, housing workers and homeless support, child protection, debt/financial counselling, employment service and other stakeholders.

Your expertise in engaging clients with skill, empathy and non-discriminatory service provision and coordinated case management will be underpinned by your ability to support families and carers with brief interventions and provide education to other community services when required.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of (SCHADS Level 4.1) + super, Permanent, Full-time, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning.
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

• Relevant Health and welfare Tertiary Qualification ie/ Social work, welfare, social or behavioral science, Counseling, Nursing and have completed a qualification in Alcohol and other drugs, or are willing to undertake four core Induction competencies (within the first 12 months of employment)
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs work (new workers entering the AOD Sector without qualification to have completed or have commenced undertaking)
• Experience delivering a range of counselling modalities and/or supports to this client group
• Familiarity with the Alcohol and Other Drug Sector, knowledge of the relationship with the Forensic AOD System and Central Intake Services.

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How to apply

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Tanya Aschenbrenner on tanya.aschenbrenner@vt.uniting.org or call 0418 726 840 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.