Senior Functional Manager – OnTRACC

Senior Functional Manager OnTRACC

• Full time 2 year fixed term position 
• Based inRockdale , NSW
• $80-100k + This Includes Company vehicle & Competitive 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.)
3. Jobs, Housing and Life Skills: Actively support offenders’ engagement and achievement of the  Corrective Services NSW identified support service domains.
4. 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.
5. Outcome focused:  Reducing the rate that offenders return to custody. 

The Senior Functional Manager, On TRACC will have the responsibility of managing a newly established team that provides high quality support services to parolees in NSW with complex support needs.  They will work in partnership with Corrective Services NSW and their team to ensure that On TRACC is being delivered in accordance with leading practice.  The Senior Functional Manager, On TRACC also plays a major role in identifying and managing risks associated with parolees with an offending background..They will ensure that well developed, high level communication and engagement strategies are in place to inform people of relevant program/service changes, the rationale behind these decisions and identify any risks and seek solutions to meet strategic and operational needs.

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