A genuinely rewarding opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), for a highly motivated individual to join the Offender Reintegration Unit, as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Treatment Officer (ASO6).
The AOD Treatment Team facilitate groups and provide services to detainees in custody and offenders in the community using trauma informed contemporary practice, whilst actively promoting rehabilitation, community connections and reintegration.
Working in partnership with external services and collaborating with the Corrections Programs Unit, the successful applicant will provide a range of targeted recovery-focused treatments.
Through professional engagement the successful applicant will support detainees and offenders through the delivery of AOD specific and related programs and services. This will contribute to reducing recidivism by assisting detainees and offenders to proactively address their AOD use through targeted interventions.
In addition, you will contribute to the development, implementation and review of AOD Treatment Team client outcomes, as well as contributing to the planning, development and evaluation of AOD programs and services.
To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport and work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse range of stakeholders, in addition to demonstrated experience in working with people who use alcohol and other drugs.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
**Eligibility/Other Requirements**
- A qualification in AOD or addiction studies which is equivalent to the Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs plus 2+ years of relevant work experience is highly desirable.
- A health, social, or behavioural science related tertiary qualification is highly desirable.
- The Alcohol and Other Drug Skill Set as advised in the ACT Qualification Strategy or the ability to obtain the AOD Skill Set within the first 18 months of your commencement date is highly desirable.
- Experience working with detainees/offenders is highly desirable.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- This position may require evening and some weekend work.
- Background police checks will be conducted.
**How to Apply**: Applicants are required to submit two items: 1) a one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and 2) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all required items.