Organisation : Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)
Location : Sydney (Rockdale)
Work type : Various
Sector : Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $55-60k
Application closing date : 3 Aug, 2016
About the organisation
About the role
On-TRACC Job placement worker.
- Full Time & Part time 2 year fixed term position/s
- Based in Rockdale , NSW
- $55-60k ;Competitive remuneration package plus salary packaging options.
The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a non-government , not for profit agency which provides accommodation , support , assessment and treatment services for people who are experiencing significant disadvantage.
The NSW Department of Justice via NSW Corrective Services has adopted a new model for the delivery of transitional services to individuals exiting prison effective as of 1st July 2016. The key objectives of the program are to:
- Intake and Assessment: Assess and identify the offenders criminogenic needs and personal strengths. Commence service planning, case plan and risk management plan, prior implement transition and risk management.
- Dual Diagnosis Assessment and Bridging Support: Targeted support and clinical consultation for offenders with a dual diagnosis( I.E. Mental illness and substance use in the critical period between initial assessment and first treatment appointment.)
- Jobs, Housing and Life Skills: Actively support offenders’ engagement and achievement of the Corrective Services NSW identified support service domains.
- Aftercare: Flexible and responsive aftercare approach. Aim is to support offenders once episode of support has concluded to maintain an offence free lifestyle in the community.
- Outcome focused: Reducing the rate that offenders return to custody.
The On-TRACC Job Placement Worker will be deliver a flexible, dynamic and best-practice regional post release service.They will be responsible for job matching a case load of job ready On TRACC participants into job vacancies in the community.
For more information on the role please contact Larissa Daniel on 0242865600 / LDaniel@ACSO.org.au or alternatively Guy Cooper on 03 9413 7011 GCooper@ACSO.org.au
Applications close on 3rd August 2016.
Interviews commencing week of 1st August
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Job placement worker OnTRACC via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services