Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Program Facilitators - Ararat

Opportunity to join the Provider of Healthcare Services to Public Prisons across Victoria as an AOD Program Facilitator.

Attractive Salary from $90,000 + Super (depending on experience) . Part-Time (0.5). Hopkins Correctional Centre (Ararat)

About the roles

GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria. Working within a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists, the AOD Program Facilitators contribute to the screening, assessment and intervention of AOD concerns for people in custody. 

The Facilitator has a particular focus on harm minimisation and facilitates programs and services that support and promote awareness of harm reduction strategies. Through group facilitation, the aim is to increase the self-efficacy of prisoners engaged in the service, through the development of effective coping strategies and relapse prevention planning.

For more information about these roles, including details regarding the key accountabilities, please click the link below:

• AOD Program Facilitators position description.

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary health qualification such as social work, counselling, psychology, nursing, or a Certificate IV in AOD, Diploma in AOD, or equivalent extensive experience in the AOD sector.
• Experience in AOD assessment, harm minimisation education, and person-centred care and recovery-focused support for people with AOD concerns and dual diagnosis.
• Contemporary knowledge of AOD harm minimisation principles and strategies.
• Experience working to a schedule and a commitment to meeting Key Performance Indicators.
• Experience facilitating group programs with a focus on drug awareness, harm reduction, and relapse prevention.
• Experience completing quality client case notes, treatment summaries and reports and entering data into information management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to build and maintain positive collegial and stakeholder relationships.
• A commitment to professional development through participation in further training, supervision, and mentoring.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Criminal Justice System including the role of the Courts, prisons, parole and community corrections.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others both cross-agency and as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Experience providing AOD services in correctional environments. (Desirable)

Other Requirements of the role:

• Valid Australian driver’s licence and the ability to travel between locations.
• Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.

About GEO Healthcare

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

Working at GEO Healthcare you will benefit from:

• An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment
• Career opportunities, professional development and progression
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Many other employee (and family) benefits.

For further information on our organisation please visit geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare 

How to Apply:

Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:

•  Three COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunisation evidence to your application).
• Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months

To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.

To obtain further information in relation to these roles, please contact Debra Alexander on 0475 878 579 or via email at debra.alexander@geogroup.com.au

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People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:  

UNDERSTANDING          RESPECT         ACCOUNTABLE       TEAMWORK         EXCELLENCE