Forensic AOD Practitioner

About this role

Join the team that shapes forensic intervention in Victoria.

• Help people with alcohol and drug dependencies get the support they need.
• Do career-defining work with marginalised groups.
• Flexible working from home and office options.
• Earn $97,955 - $111,142 (VPS4) per year plus super.

Empower people and elevate your career – join Forensic Intervention Services (FIS).

FIS provides evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services for individuals in custody and the community. We focus on areas such as violent and sexual offending, restorative justice, violent extremism and family violence.

Whether you're looking to expand your expertise, enjoy a more dynamic role or leave a lasting impact in a progressive field, this is career defining work with marginalised groups you can't access anywhere else.

What you will do

As a forensic alcohol and other drugs practitioner, you will help people with alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems who are in the criminal justice system.

You will:

• Help deliver clinical interventions: Facilitate group or individual therapy programs for offenders with substance abuse issues.
• Conduct assessments: Administer assessments to evaluate the severity and impact of substance abuse on clients.
• Develop and maintain client records: Create and update comprehensive case notes, treatment plans and reports.
• Collaborate with other professionals: Work with corrections staff and other stakeholders to ensure effective client management.
• Maintain professional standards: Adhere to ethical guidelines, participate in professional development, and contribute to data collection and team efforts.

How we'll support and reward you

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

✔ A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.

✔ Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.

✔ Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.

✔ Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you are experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal and financial issues.

Eligibility

To apply for this role, you should have a current Victorian Driver's Licence and either:

• Minimum qualification in Certificate or Diploma IV AOD, Community Services or similar.
• A relevant qualification in social work, a related human services discipline, criminal justice or criminology with work experience in a related field. 

Please read the position description to learn more about this role and the skills we're looking for. 

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

To find out more about FIS, visit our microsite or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.