Coordinator - Forensic Intervention Program

Job No: 90268
Location: Chippendale, NSW

  • Newly created position developing and overseeing CBT-based program
  • Join this independent community organisation dedicated to supporting people affected by the criminal justice system
  • Enjoy an attractive remuneration of $72,536 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) is seeking a full-time Coordinator - Forensic Intervention Program to join their team in Chippendale, NSW. This role is being offered on a contract basis until June 2018.

Reporting to the Manager of Programs, this newly created role will see you developing CRC’s new Forensic Intervention Program (FIP) designed to engage people with a cognitive disability at a mild to borderline range who have alcohol and other drug misuse issues, and who have engaged in interpersonal violence and other offending behaviours.

You'll explore ways the program can be applied to CRC casework roles and the feasibility of running programs in the community for the target population.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Gaining a thorough understanding of the FIP and how it relates to the CRC client group;
  • Exploring the feasibility of running group programs in the community for the target population;
  • Training staff members on how to best utilise the program;
  • Working with clients with a range of offending histories, including violent offences, sex offences and offences against children; and
  • Liaising with relevant government and non-government departments regarding FIP's future application in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) landscape.

To view a full position description, please click here.

CRC is on the lookout for candidates with relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience working with individuals with complex needs (including cognitive impairment, mental health and AOD issues). A demonstrated understanding of the issues and barriers faced by people involved in the criminal justice system upon release will also be required.

Due to the nature of the role, experience with therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and group work will be essential, as will an understanding of working within a trauma informed framework. You'll also have a strong understanding of cognitive impairment, substance use and violent offending.

In addition, you'll be competent in the use of computer programs and have strong administrative skills. Although not essential, experience in reviewing and adapting therapeutic treatment programs would be highly regarded.

Please Note: A current Driver’s License, current Working With Children Check, and Criminal History Check are all required before commencing this position.

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 work in a humanistic way supporting individuals within the criminal justice system without actually being part of the system itself.

In return for your hard work and commitment, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $72,536 plus super and generous salary packaging.

If you're looking for an autonomous role in which you can truly make a difference - 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 many more positions currently available.

 

Please Note: Applications close 5.00pm Friday, 28th July 2017

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