Correctional AOD Specialist: Harm Reduction & Recovery

The GEO Group; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medibank discounts

CommBank partnership offers

Career progression

Subsidised gym membership

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Safe and healthy working environment

Job summary

Fulham Correctional Centre, part of The GEO Group in Australia, seeks an AOD Specialist for a full-time role near Sale, Victoria. You will support prisoners in accessing prison-based drug and alcohol programs, focusing on harm minimisation and post-release recovery.

The ideal candidate has an AOD qualification or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to helping disadvantaged individuals with complex needs.

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, assessment, case work, or program delivery.
• A desire to make a difference to the lives of people who may experience disadvantage and have complex needs.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a complex environment.
• Embrace change and continuous improvement with excellent communication skills.
• Empathy and cultural awareness, plus resilience.

Responsibilities

• Support prisoners to access prison-based drug and alcohol programs and services.
• Focus on harm minimisation and increasing awareness of harm reduction strategies.
• Facilitate group programs to build coping strategies and relapse prevention.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive in-custody and post-release pathway.

Skills

Health/Behavioral science degree

Certificate IV in AOD

Diploma in AOD

AOD experience

Screening & assessment

Case work

Program delivery

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy & cultural awareness

Resilience

Education

Health/Behavioral science undergraduate degree

Certificate IV in AOD

Diploma in AOD

Job description

Fulham Correctional Centre, part of The GEO Group in Australia, seeks an AOD Specialist for a full-time role near Sale, Victoria. You will support prisoners in accessing prison-based drug and alcohol programs, focusing on harm minimisation and post-release recovery.

The ideal candidate has an AOD qualification or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to helping disadvantaged individuals with complex needs.