Youth Counsellor

Youth Counsellor (AOD, Mental Health, Social work, Schools, Family) 2Connect Youth & Community – Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 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 35hrspw 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 12-25 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 George's River, Bayside and Sutherland LGAs & surrounds of Southeast 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 3years 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 12 -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 andsalary 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 For specific questions,please contact **********@2Connect.org.au. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr