Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Fulham; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medibank discounts

CommBank partnership

Subsidised Gym membership

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Uniform

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Fulham Correctional Centre, part of The GEO Group Australia, is seeking a Health/Behavioral Science oriented AOD Specialist to support prisoners' access to in-prison drug and alcohol programs, focusing on harm minimisation and relapse prevention strategies.

You will facilitate group-based programs, collaborate with colleagues in a complex environment, and contribute to a safe, supportive environment with opportunities for GEO-sponsored study.

Qualifications

• A health, social or behavioral science undergraduate degree, a Certificate IV in AOD, Diploma in AOD, or extensive AOD experience.
• Experience working in the AOD sector in screening and assessment, case work, or program delivery.
• Desire to make a difference to the lives of people who may experience disadvantage, have challenging behaviours and complex needs.
• Experience collaborating with others in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and cultural awareness.
• Resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support prisoners to access prison-based drug and alcohol programs and services.
• Focus on harm minimisation and facilitating programs that increase awareness of harm reduction.
• Facilitate group-based programs to build coping strategies and relapse prevention planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Resilience

Ability to embrace change

Education

Undergraduate degree in health, social or behavioral science

Certificate IV in AOD

Diploma in AOD

Job description

Full-Time opportunity available for a suitably qualified AOD specialist

Get jobsatisfactionin a lifestyle role where you can really make a difference!

Remuneration package of up to $93,666.92 p.a. + super (pro-rata)

Opportunity for GEO sponsored study

About Fulham Correctional Centre

Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in NSW and Victoria. Fulham is located in regional Victoria near Sale and has been continually managed by GEO since opening in 1997. For more information, please visit geogroup.com.au.

About the Role

OurAlcohol and Other DrugSpecialists support prisoners to access prison-based drug and alcohol programs and services to support their recovery.The role has a particular focus on harm minimisation and facilitating programs and services that support increased awareness of harm reduction strategies both in custody and post-release.This role will see you also facilitating group-based programs that increase self-efficacy through the development of effective coping strategies and relapse prevention planning.

About Your Skills and Experience

• A health, social or behavioral science undergraduate degree, a Certificate IV in AOD, Diploma in AOD, or extensive AOD experience
• Experience working in the AOD sector in either screening and assessment, case work, or program delivery
• A desire to make a difference to the lives of people who may experience disadvantage, have challenging behaviours and complex needs
• Experience working collaboratively with others in a complex environment
• Ability to embrace change and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills
• Empathy and cultural awareness
• Resilience

About Our Other Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and rewards scheme
• A safe and healthy working environment
• Job security
• Medibank discounts: Reduced rates of health insurance plans
• CommBank partnership with a range of offers
• Subsidised Gym membership via fitness passport
• Subsidised meals, free parking, and uniform
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Many other employee (and family) benefits

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE