Organisation : Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)
Location : Sydney (Rockdale)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $65-70k
Application closing date : 3 Aug, 2016
About the organisation
About the role
On-TRACC Advanced Program Worker
- Full time 2 year fixed term position/s
- Based in Rockdale, NSW
- $65-70k +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:
- 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 Advanced Program Worker, will hold technical expertise in the work undertaken by their teams, and will work closely with Regional Staff to ensure transparency of practice is maintained and that service/s delivered achieve targets, meet KPI’s and drive outcomes. The working relationship between the Advanced Program Worker and program staff provides an opportunity for issues such as ethical, professional and best practice standards to be addressed, and to promote appropriate, respectful and effective client care. The Advance Program Worker will demonstrate best practice and provide guidance, coaching and mentoring of other program staff in relation to the delivery of client care and quality service delivery. The role also provides a point of focus for program staff to discuss client related issues utilising a reflective framework.
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: Advanced Program Worker OnTRACC via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Support_Services