Job Description
Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Program Facilitator
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Job No: GH*****
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Opportunity to join the Provider of Healthcare Services to Public Prisons across Victoria as an AOD Program Facilitator at Middleton Prison, Castlemaine.
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Attractive Salary of $90,****** - $96,****** + Super (depending on experience) for Full Time
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About the role
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Experience in AOD assessment, harm minimisation education, and person-centred care and recovery-focused support for people with AOD concerns and dual diagnosis.
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Contemporary knowledge of AOD harm minimisation principles and strategies.
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Experience working to a schedule and a commitment to meeting Key Performance Indicators.
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Experience facilitating group programs with a focus on drug awareness, harm reduction, and relapse prevention.
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Experience completing quality client case notes, treatment summaries and reports and entering data into information management systems.
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Solid verbal and written communication skills and an ability to build and maintain positive collegial and stakeholder relationships.
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A commitment to professional development through participation in further training, supervision, and mentoring.
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Knowledge of the Victorian Criminal Justice System including the role of the Courts, prisons, parole and community corrections.
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Ability to work collaboratively with others both cross-agency and as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
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Experience providing AOD services in correctional environments. (Desirable)
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Other Requirements of the role:
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Valid Australian driver's licence and the ability to travel between locations.
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Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
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Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.
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About GEO Healthcare
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GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.
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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.
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We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.
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Company Benefits Overview
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The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.
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GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men's public prisons.
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Financial & Career Benefits
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Professional development:
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📌 Alcohol & Other Drugs (Aod) Program Facilitator (Victoria)
🏢 The GEO Group Australia
📍 Victoria