Youth AOD Worker
Core
Provide frontline alcohol and other drug (AOD) support, screening, assessment, counselling, and recovery-oriented case management to young people experiencing substance use challenges in Melbourne's western suburbs.
Role type
Frontline AOD worker (case management & counselling)
Builds
Recovery pathways and community reconnection for young people
Domain
Social services / Youth support / Substance use intervention
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
AOD screening and assessment, counselling, brief interventions, harm reduction, recovery-oriented case management, risk assessment, care planning, referral coordination, trauma-informed practice, culturally safe engagement
Preferred skills
Experience with young people facing complex barriers, employment/education pathway support
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Deliver AOD screening, assessment, counselling, and brief interventions; conduct harm reduction and recovery-oriented case management; coordinate referrals to community services; support young people to engage in employment, education, and training
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC