Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
(Fixed Term Contract 0.8 FTE)
YFCC are seeking an innovative and passionate counsellor who is adaptive, values-driven, and committed to providing a professional and ethical approach to supporting individuals and families facing challenges related to substance misuse. If you have the skills and experience to make a real difference in people’s lives, this role is for you!
Key Attributes of the Successful Candidate:
- Strong Ethical Foundation: Committed to ethical principles with a structured approach to counselling, ensuring high standards of practice.
- Clear Practice Framework: Utilises a well-defined methodology to guide interactions, assessments, and interventions, ensuring consistent, and impactful client support.
- Expertise in ATOD Issues: Knowledgeable in the challenges of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues, with the ability to work effectively with individuals and families.
- Client-Centred Approach: Focus on improving health, social, and family functioning, fostering positive change for individuals and their loved ones.
- Engaging and Supportive Attitude: Builds rapport through a caring, empathetic, and active approach, ensuring clients feel understood and supported throughout their recovery journey.
- Regional Focus: Providing support across the North West region, demonstrating flexibility to meet diverse client needs in varying settings.
If you possess a clear practice framework, are values-driven, and are motivated to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: The position is fixed-term until 30/06/2025, with part-time hours (0.8 FTE).
Key Benefits:
- Salary: Starting at $49.28 per hour (Level 5, SCHADS award)
- Additional Benefits:
- Motor vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop
- Access to training and professional development
- Salary packaging
- A supportive, inclusive team culture
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outreach ATOD assessment, counselling, supported referral, group work, and education
- Conduct targeted health promotion activities
Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in social welfare or equivalent
- Experience in ATOD counselling
- Current Driver’s License, National Police Check, and Working with Vulnerable People registration
- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical
Application Process:
- Submit applications via SEEK
- Include a resume and cover letter addressing the following two questions:
- What has motivated you to apply for this role?
- What skills, knowledge, and experience will you bring to the role?
Contact Information:
For further details or to obtain the statement of duties, contact Damian Collins, Team Leader at:
- Email: damianc@yfcc.com.au
- Phone: 0407 528 354