Job description
Is this you?
- Passionate about supporting individuals in the justice system through care planning and case coordination?
- Have extensive experience within the AOD field and excited to make a real, positive difference in a new program?
- Seeking a rewarding role with competitive perks, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive organisation that values your growth and wellbeing?
At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on!
What ACSO can offer you
- Part time (0.8 FTE), permanent position available. Shellharbour location!
- $65,650.62 base salary at 0.8 FTE (pro rata $82,063.28) + 11% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
- Phone, laptop, and provisions to help set you up at home
- Learning and development opportunities – including in house training suite in complex presentations, risk assessment and management, ASSIST, MHFA, Trauma informed practice, personality disorders and more
- Flexible working arrangements – includes options for an accrued day off or compressed hours, and the opportunity to work from home on a hybrid model with our Shellharbour hub
- Career progression opportunities – leadership development programs and coaching, supervision training, opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs
- Wellbeing initiatives – such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!
- Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation
About Us
The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.
The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.
About the role
The AOD Care and Recovery Coordinator is responsible for providing intake of clients and care planning with clients to support behaviour change, the creation and attainment of AOD-related goals, such as harm reduction, with the aims of increased overall health, promotion of wellbeing and social connectedness.
A client will be referred for care coordination when a comprehensive assessment indicates that the client requires more intensive support whilst waiting to access AOD treatment. Through care planning, further referrals into treatment such as withdrawal and rehabilitation services may also occur.
This role also provides service coordination practices with internal and external service providers. Regularly liaising and consulting with Justice Case Managers, the AOD Care and Recovery Coordinator provides outcomes and feedback to enhance the overall support and outcomes for clients.
Together, the functions of this role can assist with reducing risk and ensuring that clients are connected to services for ongoing support.
What we’re looking for
- 2+ years prior experience in the AOD sector, mental health or forensic sectors, working with complex clients, including the delivery of treatment interventions.
- Eligibility to enter New South Wales prisons.
- Experience in providing assessment, case coordination, case management, and a strong knowledge around providing brief interventions.
- Demonstrated experience in providing evidenced-based harm reduction support and education, including development of rapport to build a strong therapeutic alliance, and the ability to work with a culturally and linguistically diverse client population, including Indigenous Australians and the LGBTIQ+ community.
- A contemporary understanding of the biopsychosocial model of addiction and a sound knowledge of substances and their effects on human physiology, psychology, and offending behaviours.
- A contemporary understanding and approach in working with individuals who have co-occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug issues (i.e., dual diagnosis) or other co-occurring complexities (e.g., ABI and other disabilities).
- Strong skills in documentation and case noting, incident and management.
- A working knowledge of the relevant and current legislation relating to the client group including the Mental Health Act and Privacy Act.
- An ability to adhere to policy and procedure such as privacy, confidentiality and workplace health and safety.
- Strong and demonstrated commitment and alignment to the ACSO Vision, Values and Mission.
Desirable
- Experience working with clients in contact with or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system.
- Current accreditation or knowledge in naloxone provision and administration.
How to Apply
If you think you’d be a great fit – we’d love to hear from you!
To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.
As ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position.
To learn more about this position, please contact Rob Biviano, Program Manager, on 0429 929 761.
Applications are likely to close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!
ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.
ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.
ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.