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Permanent full time positionBased at PrestonAssist clients to reduce AOD related harms & promote recoveryYour new roleAs an AOD Counsellor, you will provide trauma informed support to reduce AOD related harms to individuals and their families. You will conduct assessments and provide a range of counselling interventions to assist clients and their family members to change harmful behaviours, increase their capacity to effectively manage the problems they are experiencing associated with AOD use, and promote recovery.Benefits of working at UnitingOur work isnt easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 4 + super, you can access the following.An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leaveAbility 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 rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centreA great location in Bell street, Preston, close to public transportAccess training and development opportunities to help you growYour skills and experienceYou will hold a tertiary qualification in a health or welfare related discipline. You will also bring with you:A Certificate IV in AOD or completion of the AOD Core Competencies (or willingness to complete within first 24 months of employment)Experience in the provision of AOD assessment/counselling servicesPrevious experience working with AOD or dual-diagnosis clientsKnowledge of counselling theories and therapeutic approaches to assist clients with AOD related goalsView the position description hereHow to applyClick APPLY to submit your interest.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, please reach out to Keryn Ralph, Manager Catchment Clinical Services on 0447 200 374 or keryn.ralph@vt.uniting.org for a chat.About UnitingAt 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.orgUniting 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 LGBT+. 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.#AODSocialWorker #J-18808-Ljbffr