Adolescent & Family Counsellor (outreach)

Adolescent & Family Counsellor (outreach) Type: Full-time Location: Doonan (home base), providing outreach support to the surrounding Sunshine Coast region. Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award 2010 (Level 5) + full salary packaging options available up to $15,900 per year. About Us: Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs, who’s work championed social justice, mental health support, and innovative youth services. Today, the Foundation continues his legacy, delivering frontline services and community support across NSW, ACT & QLD. With over 200 staff and 350 volunteers, we remain deeply committed to helping young people affected by issues related to drugs, crime, and mental health. The Role: The Adolescent and Family Counsellor provides outreach counselling and support in the Sunshine Coast region to vulnerable young people aged 12-25 with, or at risk of alcohol or other drug-related difficulties. The successful candidate will assist young people in rebuilding their relationships with their families and other significant people in their lives and to manage their lives more effectively. Responsibilities Provide individual counselling as required. Conduct a thorough assessment of each young person. Actively maintain contact with young people in the service as appropriate. Deliver early intervention and prevention strategies. Encourage and support young people to develop and implement strategies aimed at reducing and/or ceasing drug use. Ensure young people have proper representation and access to all services they may require. Arrange community networking for a young person to encourage positive interactions in a safe and supportive environment. Liaise effectively with referrers, service providers and/or family and carers to ensure the best service for our young people. Maintain accurate records, statistics and reports. Expectation to work in an outreach setting to the catchment areas and within the home base. Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g. psychology, counselling, social work. Experience and demonstrated ability to work with young people between the ages of 12-25yo. Ability to operate in an outreach setting. Ability to work effectively both as a team member and as a practitioner with minimal supervision. Strong personal and interpersonal boundaries. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation. Must hold and maintain a cleared QLD Blue Card and a current Driver License (provisional license minimum). Experience in the drug and alcohol sector. Registration or eligible for membership with AHPRAor other professional association. Minimum 2 years direct counselling experience. Why Join Us If you're looking for work that’s real, challenging, and genuinely makes a difference—you’ve found the right place. At Noffs, we stand beside young people who’ve faced adversity early in life, offering free, evidence-based treatment and genuine care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and walk alongside these young people on their journey, we’d love to hear from you. How to Apply Submit your application via SEEK (Resume and Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria above). Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. For further information, contact us at ****@noffs.org.au. Only successful applicants will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr