First Nations Support Worker – Youth & AOD Experience | Coburg
Recovery Alliance Care (RAC)is seeking aFirst Nations Support Workerto support a young person inCoburg.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with young people and has a strong understanding oftrauma-informed care, mental health and Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD).
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing consistent, culturally safe and person-centred support to a young person with complex support needs.
Recovery Alliance Care (RAC)is seeking aFirst Nations Support Workerto support a young person inCoburg.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with young people and has a strong understanding oftrauma-informed care, mental health and Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD).
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing consistent, culturally safe and person-centred support to a young person with complex support needs.
About the Client
The client has a diagnosis of:
Muscular Dystrophy
ADHD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The client also hasAOD-related support needs, so experience working within the AOD space and with young people experiencing complex or challenging circumstances is highly valued.
About the Role
You will provide support with:
Community access and participation
Building independence and life skills
Emotional and behavioural support
Positive social engagement




Supporting routines and daily activities
Physical support associated with Muscular Dystrophy
Working within the client's individual support and behaviour plans
Maintaining a calm, respectful and trauma-informed approach
About You
We are seeking aFirst Nations Support Workerwho:
Has experience working withyoung people
Has experience in theAOD sector or supporting people with AOD-related needs
Understandstrauma-informed care
Has experience supporting people withASD, ADHD and complex behaviours
Is confident working with young people who may experience emotional dysregulation or challenging behaviours
Is patient, calm, consistent and non-judgemental
Can build trust and develop a positive qualified relationship
Understands the importance ofcultural safety and connection
Is reliable and committed to providing consistent support
Essential Requirements
First Nations Australian
Previous experience working withyoung people
Experience inAOD, youth work, community services, mental health or a similar environment
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
Current First Aid & CPR
Ability to provide trauma-informed, person-centred support
Relevant experience supporting people with complex needs
Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Youth Work, Community Services, Mental Health or a related qualification will be highly regarded.
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📌 First Nations Support Worker – Youth & Aod Experience | Coburg (Melbourne)
🏢 Recovery Alliance Care
📍 Melbourne