**Job no**: 503251
**Work type**: Fixed Term
**Location**: South Brisbane
**Categories**: Administration, Community Services & Development, All other
Mater Health is looking for an **Employment Support Worker** to join the **Clarence Street** Team. This maximum-term, full-time role (until May 2026) will be based at our South Brisbane campus.
**Salary range: $37.48 - $50.54 (HP2) per hour plus superannuation and**access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900** +**access to many staff benefits**
**What you'll be doing**
In this role you will be providing support to young people participating in the organisations vocational training program PIVOT. As part of this role you will support young people experiencing substance use concerns to navigate some the barriers that have impacted the young person in participating in vocational training. This role will support young people to complete at Certificate II in Hospitality. You will support young people with Individual Placement support and assist young people to work towards their employment goals. This role will also require the successful applicant to provide brief AOD interventions using harm reduction and strength based interventions.
- Capacity to support the vocational training program particularly in the area of hospitality
- Work collaboratively with other services in the youth and employment sector
- Capacity to complete a work base vocational assessment with young people
- Deliver youth drug and alcohol interventions which may include intake assessments, brief interventions, case work including coordinating individual support planning for young people
- Provide individual counselling, advocacy and support to young people participating in the day program. Ensuring that interventions are consistent with a framework of harm reduction, relapse prevention and strength-based approaches.
- Ensure clinical practice reflects the developmental needs of young people.
- Capacity to successfully manage complex issues and clients whilst maintaining professional boundaries
- Provide input into the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the multidisciplinary team particularly in the area of the Are 40 program.
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary treatment modalities for young people impacted by alcohol and other drugs
- Establish employer contacts within the community aimed at providing work experience for young people and potential employment options.
- Capacity to write reports as required by funding bodies and complete reporting requirements in a timely manner.
- Complete case notes and reports to document work undertaken to facilitate internal team communication, and to enhance Clarence Street's collaboration with those agencies providing services to Clarence Street clients.
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability and experience in establishing and developing key relationships with stakeholders
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team delivering safe care in a drop-in space
- Support the Day Program Coordinator with the daily running of the day program.
**Qualifications**
The successful applicant must have a minimum Associate Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification preferably in Alcohol and Other Drugs / Youth Work/Community Services.
- Evidence of working towards a qualification in alcohol and other drugs or a human services qualification highly desirable
- Previous experience in working in the hospitality industry.
**Why join us?**
Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- **Increase your take-home pay** with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- **Grow your career** with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- **Wellbeing support** through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- **Access a range of health and wellbeing services** with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- **Exclusive discounts** across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
- **Stay active** with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- **Convenient, discounted on-site parking**:
- **Enjoy great food** with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- **Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team**
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**
- Further Information Contact Kimmy Hoang Day Program C