Student Placement - Ingleburn and Eagle Vale

at  Odyssey House NSW

INTRODUCTION:

Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families, communities and cultures.
Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we’re building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.
Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential.

DESCRIPTION:

Odyssey House NSW’s trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives.
Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.
We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.
Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.
Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains.
If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the selection criteria and believe you are a great fit for our organisation, apply using the link.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

About Student Placements
Odyssey is experienced at providing meaningful learning through student placements for a wide array of students in the past including students undertaking Masters. Students advance their practice of counselling, gain practical skills and help others lead the lives they wish to live.
We are currently accepting applications for student placements in our Residential Program. Successful student applicants in the past have possessed a strong interest in AOD or related fields, emotional resilience, collaborative with a willingness to learn through critical self reflection. All students must have a criminal check, a working with children check and full covid vaccination. All educational institutes must supply key documentation including insurance coverage. Student placements are unpaid and usually part-time.
Odyssey supervisors have supported students through coaching and mentoring around skills and knowledge in the AOD field such as group facilitation and 1:1. The Odyssey supervisor supports students to meet their placement goals in team environment to deliver coordinated support.
The placement is at our residential sites at Ingleburn and Eagle Vale.
If interested in the placement please click on the apply link

Please refer the Job description for details