Caseworker/Counsellor
- Part-time
- Waterloo
Weave Youth and Community Services Inc
Speak Out Dual Diagnosis
Description
Position description
- Are you passionate about working with young people?
- Do you have experience working with young people who experience mental health and substance use
- Work with a dynamic, well-respected NGO with over 48 years experience providing place-based support alongside communities.
About Weave Youth & Community Services
Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based community organisation located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Land in Sydney, that has been delivering a range of programs, supports and services developed with and for the community for 48 years. Weave’s purpose is to empower people to change their lives, and healing is at the centre of our work. Weave supports children, young people, women and families who are impacted by systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma. Around 70% of those we support across Weave are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As a non-Aboriginal controlled organisation, Weave is strongly committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their ongoing fight for justice and self-determination. Our work at every level is guided by our Aboriginal Healing Framework.
About the role
Weave is seeking an experienced Caseworker/Counsellor to join the Speak Out Dual Diagnosis Program , in a part time position (4 days per week/28 hours per week, negotiable).
The position is located at Weave
HQ Waterloo located on Gadigal Land at Corner Elizabeth and Allen Streets, Waterloo.
The Caseworker/Counsellor will provide individual casework, counselling, and some group work to young people aged 12 to 28 years who are experiencing co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug challenges.
Requirement
Position requirements
Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you.
- Read the Position Description available here.
How to apply?
Send us your up to date resume and a document responding to each of the selection criteria (listed in the Position Description), and outlining how you meet them.
Please send these documents to Patricia Vasquez, HR Manager via email: recruitment@weave.org.au .
You can phone the Speak Out Program Manager, Jamie on 0420 335 989 to discuss or for further information about the role.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
