AOD Program Facilitator

Tradewind Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is recruiting an experienced AOD Program Facilitator to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team delivering Alcohol and Other Drug support within a correctional environment in Lara. You will work directly with clients, facilitating groups and delivering practical harm reduction and relapse prevention interventions, with a focus on trauma-informed, person-centred care.

The role involves assessments, program delivery, release preparation and collaboration with health, justice

Qualifications

• Experience in AOD, mental health or related human services settings.
• Knowledge of contemporary harm minimisation and recovery approaches.
• Experience facilitating groups or psychoeducational programs.
• Trauma-informed and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AOD assessments and screenings with individuals in custody.
• Facilitate group programs focused on harm reduction, relapse prevention and recovery.
• Deliver release preparation and harm reduction education (Naloxone).
• Develop individual treatment and support plans.
• Support clients to identify coping strategies and reduce relapse risk.
• Maintain accurate case notes and program documentation.
• Collaborate with health, justice and reintegration services.

Skills

AOD experience

Mental health

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Education

AOD-related qualification

Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Job description

Tradewind Australia is currently recruiting for an experienced AOD Program Facilitator to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team delivering Alcohol and Other Drug support within a correctional environment in Lara.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an AOD professional who enjoys working directly with clients, facilitating groups and delivering practical harm reduction and relapse prevention interventions.

Working with individuals in custody, you will support people with often complex histories of substance use, mental health concerns, trauma and involvement with the justice system. The role has a strong focus on harm minimisation, recovery and helping individuals develop the skills and strategies needed to reduce AOD-related harm both in custody and following release.

The Role

As an AOD Program Facilitator, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare and allied health professionals to provide assessment, intervention and group-based AOD programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting AOD assessments and screenings with individuals in custody
• Facilitating group programs focused on harm reduction, drug awareness, relapse prevention and recovery
• Delivering release preparation and harm reduction education, including Naloxone education
• Developing individual treatment and support plans
• Supporting clients to identify effective coping strategies and reduce the risk of relapse
• Working from a trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-focused approach
• Collaborating with health, justice and reintegration services to support continuity of care
• Maintaining accurate case notes, treatment summaries and program documentation
• Contributing to multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning
• Supporting positive engagement with individuals who may have complex or challenging presentations

About You

We are looking for someone with experience working within AOD, mental health, community services, justice or another relevant human services setting.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

A relevant qualification in AOD, social work, counselling, psychology, nursing or a related discipline
Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs will also be considered
Experience supporting people experiencing substance use concerns
Knowledge of contemporary harm minimisation and recovery approaches
Experience facilitating groups or psychoeducational programs
An understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice
Strong written communication and case noting skills
Confidence working with complex clients and within a multidisciplinary environment
Knowledge or experience within the Victorian justice or correctional system would be highly regarded

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to use your AOD experience in a setting where effective intervention can have a genuine impact.

You will have the opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team while supporting individuals to better understand their substance use, develop practical harm reduction strategies and prepare for their transition back into the community.

The role also offers ongoing professional development, training and peer supervision within a supportive team environment.

Tradewind Australia is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people with lived experience.