Recovery-Focused Justice Engagement Worker

Inclusion; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a dynamic Criminal Justice Engagement Worker to support individuals in the criminal justice system. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions and promoting recovery while engaging vulnerable individuals in treatment. You will facilitate harm reduction and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong counseling skills, an understanding of addiction, and the ability to work under pressure in a community environment.

Benefits

In-house training and coaching support

Well-being and lifestyle support

Qualifications

• Understanding of the effects of substance misuse on individuals and communities.
• Commitment to recovery-based interventions and harm reduction.
• Experience with CBT, Motivational interviewing, and Solution focused therapy.

Responsibilities

• Engage service users into treatment for their recovery journey.
• Complete recovery plans with SMART goals.
• Develop links with multi-disciplinary services.

Skills

Counselling skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of substances and their effects

Prioritization skills

Job description

A community health organization is seeking a dynamic Criminal Justice Engagement Worker to support individuals in the criminal justice system. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions and promoting recovery while engaging vulnerable individuals in treatment. You will facilitate harm reduction and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong counseling skills, an understanding of addiction, and the ability to work under pressure in a community environment.