Lead Aboriginal Program Facilitator

NIT; Alice Springs; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Corrections in the Northern Territory is seeking a Lead Aboriginal Program Facilitator to co-facilitate group-based and individual offence-specific programs for prisoners. The role provides cultural knowledge and brokerage for Aboriginal people in custody and informs assessments, treatment plans, and release planning.

The position requires strong communication, IT competence, and the ability to work within a custodial, multidisciplinary environment, offering professional

Qualifications

• Familiarity with best practices in assessing and rehabilitating Aboriginal people in custody.
• Strong written communication for reports and case notes.
• Excellent verbal communication with diverse client groups and stakeholders.
• IT skills with willingness to learn databases and MS Office tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Co-facilitate group-based or individual programs for prisoners with clinicians.
• Provide cultural brokerage and input into assessments and treatments.
• Address criminogenic risks in collaboration with clinicians.
• Offer cultural oversight to staff within Clinical Rehabilitation teams.
• Maintain accurate client case notes, records and statistics.
• Comply with management procedures and guidelines.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders for cohesive case management.
• Participate in supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Carry out duties as directed by the Manager Clinical Rehabilitation.

Connaissances

Cultural brokerage

Communication skills

IT skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Aboriginal knowledge

Criminal justice understanding

Formation

Degree in Psychology/Criminology

Social Work

Community Services

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Clinical Rehabilitation and Reintegration

Job title: Lead Aboriginal Program Facilitator Designation Administrative Officer 7

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

This position takes a key role in the work of the Clinical Rehabilitation team to create safer communities and reduce re-offending throughthe co-facilitation of group-based and individual offence specific programs; provides cultural knowledge and brokerage for Aboriginalpeople in custody; and cultural advice and input into the assessment of prisoners, delivery of treatment programs, and development ofmanagement and release plans.

Key duties and responsibilities

• 1. Co-facilitate (with a clinician) group-based or individual offence specific programs for prisoners as required.
• 2. Contribute and provide cultural brokerage and advice in the clinical assessment and treatment of Aboriginal people in custody andprepare them for suitable treatment programs.
• 3. Recognise and collaboratively address criminogenic risks and needs identified within assessments and management in consultationwith clinicians.
• 4. Provide cultural oversight, advice and support for professional and administrative stream staff within Clinical Rehabilitation prison-based teams.
• 5. Provide cultural feedback on programs, assessments and reports as required and maintain accurate, clear client case notes, recordsand statistics.
• 6. Comply with Clinical Rehabilitation management procedures, standards and guidelines.
• 7. Work in partnership and engage with both internal and external stakeholders regarding matters relevant to management, ensuringcohesive case management of Aboriginal people in prison.
• 8. Be an active member of a multi-disciplinary team, participate in and provide supervision, peer supervision and ongoing professionaldevelopment and training.
• 9. Carry out duties as requested by the Manager Clinical Rehabilitation.

Selection criteria

• 1. Familiarity with best practices in assessing and rehabilitating Aboriginal people in custody, along with hands-on experience in delivering group or individually orientated behavioural change programs.
• 2. Strong written communication skills, showcasing the capacity to generate high-quality reports and case notes.
• 3. Exceptional verbal communication skills, enabling effective engagement with a diverse client group and the ability to communicatewith stakeholders in a manner suitable to the audience.
• 4. Information technology skills with a readiness to acquire new IT competencies, including the utilisation of internal informationdatabases and Microsoft Office software.
• 5. Proven capacity to operate efficiently, both autonomously and as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, within a complextherapeutic environment.
• 6. High level understanding of issues, trends and practices related to Aboriginal people, coupled with the ability to analyse their impacton the community, and extensive experience in providing cultural advice and/or brokerage.
• 7. Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, willingness to participate in and provide supervision and ongoingdevelopment, and the capability and/or personal qualities suitable to work in a custodial environment.

• 1. Demonstrated sound understanding of, or experience working within, the criminal justice system.
• 2. Relevant qualifications (e.g. Degree in Psychology/Criminology, Social Work, Community Services, Community).

Further information

The Department has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on any premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilstworking off site. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and the successful applicant will berequired to undergo a criminal history check confirmed by fingerprints and name check. A positive criminal history will not necessarilyexclude and applicant from this position.

The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.