AOD Transition Worker (Aboriginal Identified)
Job No:
90264
Location:
Chippendale, NSW
- Rewarding opportunity providing outreach support and counselling services to people within and leaving NSW Correctional Centres
- Independent community organisation dedicated to supporting people affected by the criminal justice system
- Attractive remuneration of $68,520 plus super and generous salary packaging options
Community Restorative Centre - Changing Lives, Reducing Crime
Founded in 1951, Community Restorative Centre (CRC) is an independent community organisation with a broad funding base, dedicated to supporting people affected by the criminal justice system, particularly prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families and friends. CRC is the lead provider of specialist throughcare, post-release, and reintegration programs for people transitioning from prison into the community in NSW. All CRC programs aim to reduce crime and break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, offending and imprisonment.
CRC believes a strong team that feels valued and supported is best positioned to work effectively with clients. As such, CRC works hard to create an environment that is professional, respectful and culturally safe.
With a commitment to investing in the professional development of staff, CRC delivers on the idea that the increased effectiveness and capacity of the workforce increases the effectiveness and capacity of the organisation as a whole. This has a direct flow-on effect that creates improved outcomes for CRC clients and the wider community.
About the Opportunity
Community Restorative Centre (CRC) now has an opportunity for a full-time AOD Transition Worker (Aboriginal Identified) to join their team in Chippendale, NSW. This Monday - Friday position is being offered on a contract basis until June 2018, with possibility of extension subject to funding.
This role will provide outreach drug and alcohol counselling and support to people leaving NSW Correctional Centres, working specifically with Aboriginal inmates leaving custody.
More specifically, your primary functions will include:
- Assisting people exiting prison to address problematic drug and alcohol use and provide continuity of support for those who have participated in drug and alcohol programs while in custody;
- Interventions aimed at reducing offending behaviour and recidivism that is directly connected to problematic drug and alcohol use;
- Working with clients with a range of offending histories, including violent offences, sex offences and offences against children;
- Building the capacity of mainstream drug and alcohol services to work with criminal justice system clients;
- Building relationships with key stakeholders such as Aboriginal specific programs and services within Corrective Services NSW and Aboriginal community organisations; and
- Engaging with the Aboriginal Community in order to raise the profile of the Transitional AOD Program and provide support to people we have not previously been able to reach.
An extensive package of training and support is available for the successful applicant to assist with obtaining relevant qualifications.
This is an identified position. CRC considers being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification as specified under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
To view a position description, please click here.
About You
The successful applicant will possess significant work experience in the provision of drug and alcohol counselling/treatment to people with complex needs and/or relevant qualifications (such as a Certificate IV in AOD or Community Services, and/or formal training in Counselling, Welfare, Social Work or Social Sciences). Demonstrated knowledge of issues facing people involved in the criminal justice system and the services available to support them is also essential.
In this role, you will require demonstrated experience in the development of individually tailored drug and alcohol support and the delivery of outreach services, in adapting and delivering services to meet the needs of people with cognitive impairment, and in providing holistic support.
Your knowledge of the principles of harm minimisation and health promotion, and of issues facing both people involved in the criminal justice system and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities will be pivotal to your success. Additionally, your ability to deliver culturally appropriate and sensitive services in an empathetic and practical - not punitive - way will be crucial.
Please Note: A current Driver’s License and current Working With Children Check are all required before commencing this position. You must also be willing to travel within Sydney on a daily basis in order to provide outreach support.
About the Benefits
This is an incredible opportunity to join an established, best practice organisation known for its experience and expertise. Upon joining the team, you'll be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment and management structure.
Importantly, with CRC being set up for the benefit of their clients, you'll be able to truly work in a humanistic way supporting individuals within the criminal justice system without actually being part of the system itself. You'll also enjoy a reasonable case load, ensuring you have the ability to focus on each of your clients in order to really make a difference to their wellbeing.
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $68,520 plus super and generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay!
Take on a satisfying and rewarding role allowing you to really make a difference in the local community - Apply Now!
Please note that the Community Restorative Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and anyone who meets the above criteria will be considered for this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from CALD backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please visit the CRC website to view other positions currently available.