Forensic Disability & Youth Worker- Male Identified Role

- Looking for a casual role where you can demonstrate your adaptive and responsive client skills working with young people and adults?
- Looking to join an established team, passionate about supporting residents to fulfill their self-identified goals?
- Looking to work for a values driven Non-For-Profit organisation?

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on!

Please note, due to the adult client group, we are only seeking male staff for this position. ACSO considers that the requirement of being male falls under an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

What ACSO can offer you

- Multiple casual positions available
- Bendigo location across two of our residential houses
- $41.63 base hourly rate ($52.04 with casual loading) + 12% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
- Learning and development opportunities - in house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Career progression opportunities - opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs
- Wellbeing initiatives - such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!
- Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation

About the role

Our forensic residential programs aim to deliver lifestyle and skills support for clients and support clinical intervention and treatment programs. The support provided involves helping youth who have a mental health diagnosis and adults who have a disability and an offending background to develop life skills,



implementing treatment strategies and facilitating meaningful engagement in activities and opportunities to improve quality of life, reduce the risk of reoffending, and increase opportunities for loving independently in the community.

In this role you will also be required to maintain case notes and associated administration, establish relationships and build community service networks to support role delivery. The forensic residential facilities require continuous shift work 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, on rostered shifts. These shifts can involve a combination of morning, afternoon and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Due to the nature of shift work, the ability to convey important information to co-workers at the end of each shift, and to work as part of a team is critical.

Please note, due to the adult client group, we are only seeking male staff for this position. ACSO considers that the requirement of being male falls under an exception under the Equal Chance Act 2010.

What we're looking for

- Minimum diploma qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Community Services, Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs, Disability, Justice), and/or at least 1 years' relevant experience
- Experience developing support plans and goal attainment strategies
- Strong conflict resolution, communication and mediation skills
- Demonstrated ability to advocate on behalf of the ACSO client group
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with residents and a wide range of staff in both government and non-government organisations and families and carers in a compassionate, caring and supportive way
- Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly,



possessing the ability to manage competing demands, and be able to effectively set boundaries and limits where required
- Experience in supporting clients with comorbidities such as substance use, working within a harm minimisation lens
- Sound knowledge of working within Trauma informed and Recovery Orientated Framework
- Ability to act appropriately in a crisis and seek support from leadership in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Competency in PC-based office applications (i.e. Microsoft Office) and internet

As ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position. A current First Aid and CPR certificate, Working with Children's Check, car licence and Police Check are also required for this role.

To learn more about this position, please contact Karl Richards, Team Leader - Residential Services on 0439 164 ***.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.

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📌 Forensic Disability & Youth Worker- Male Identified Role (Bendigo)
🏢 ACSO
📍 Bendigo