AOD Program Facilitator - Prison Health & Harm Reduction

The GEO Group; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Super salary packaging

Scholarships

Job summary

GEO Healthcare is hiring an Alcohol & Other Drugs Program Facilitator at Middleton Prison, Castlemaine. The role focuses on harm minimisation and facilitating programs to raise awareness of AOD issues among incarcerated individuals.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, deliver group programs, complete documentation, and support relapse prevention planning. AOD qualifications and experience in correctional settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• AOD knowledge and harm minimisation principles.
• Experience in assessment, education and recovery-focused support.
• Group facilitation experience in drug awareness and relapse prevention.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to document cases.
• Knowledge of Victorian justice system and correctional environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess AOD concerns for people in custody.
• Facilitate harm minimisation programs and group sessions.
• Support relapse prevention planning and coping strategies.
• Document client notes, summaries and reports; data entry into systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and cross-agency partners.

Skills

AOD knowledge

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written comm.

Cross-agency collaboration

Education

AOD-related qualification

Job description

GEO Healthcare is hiring an Alcohol & Other Drugs Program Facilitator at Middleton Prison, Castlemaine. The role focuses on harm minimisation and facilitating programs to raise awareness of AOD issues among incarcerated individuals.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, deliver group programs, complete documentation, and support relapse prevention planning. AOD qualifications and experience in correctional settings are preferred.