Youth Counsellor- Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mental Health

Join growing, award winning organisation with professional development opportunities, dynamic team, flexibility, workforce wellbeing support, paid clinical supervision and salary packaging

35hrs pw

2Connect Youth & Community is a dynamic non-profit organisation creating positive change for young people, families, communities for over 33yrs. 2Connect has been awarded NSW Youth Service of the Year 2019, NSW Outstanding Youth Participation Award 2020, and NSW Outstanding Diversity Work (Highly Commendable) 2021 ! We were also a Finalist in the 2023 St George Local Business Awards. We seek an experienced & qualified professional to:

• make that difference by delivering counselling, case management, group work & other empowering supports for young people aged 10-25 and their families.
• support young people & families with concerns such as alcohol & other drug harms, mental health, family conflict, educational & community disengagement.
• provide intake, assessment, therapeutic and practical support, mentoring, advocacy, referrals, and follow up
• work in collaboration with, and provide outreach to, schools and other services, to ensure holistic support for clients
• support diverse identifies and cultures, including young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds/refugee backgrounds, First Nation’s young people, LGBTIQA+ young people and young people with disabilities

Position will cover the Georges River, Bayside, Sutherland LGAs & surrounds of South East Sydney. Role is base in Brighton-le-sands which has a vibrant beachside and culturally diverse, cafe-culture.

Please ensure to send in cover letter addressing the below criteria:

ESSENTIAL criteria:

• Minimum 4years paid experience in counselling/case management practice (using evidence-based interventions), including experience with intervention to alcohol/other drugs and mental health concerns
• Skills/experience in direct support to young people at risk aged 10 -25 & their families, including working with young people who are culturally and linguistically diverse, First Nation’s young people, young people with disabilities and LGBTIQA+ youth
• Skills/experience in designing & implementing psychoeducational group work, including ability to address specific needs for youth at risk such as drug harm prevention, mental health, and related needs
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social/human services (degree level), with clinical & other subjects relevant to the position
• Strong ability & commitment to teamwork, including ability to build strong engagement with internal and external stakeholders, an ability to work independently (whilst maintaining accountability)
• Excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, including IT literacy
• Commitment to social justice principles
• NSW drivers licence & own comprehensively insured car able to be used for work

Salary:

Excellent Salary package includes base salary and salary packaging option (tax-free income per annum of up to $18,549). Paid clinical external supervision is also offered.

SCHADS Award 2010, Level 5

For full information package including full job description, please visit www.2connect.org.au/about-us/join-our-team . For specific questions, please contact [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 6th March 2025 at 5pm. PLEASE NOTE, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST SEND A COVER LETTER ADDRESSING THE SELECTION CRITERIA.

We are not able to respond to any applications who do not specifically address the selection criteria.

Please note, this job is being readvertised and previous applicants need not reapply.

THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. PAID RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

All potential applicants must hold a current Working with Children check, or be prepared to obtain one. A Police check will also be needed prior to appointment. Full Covid-19 vaccination is required for this role which is 2 doses plus booster (or medical exemption).