• Are you looking for an AOD role with a difference?
• Do you want to work for a growing, values-driven not-for-profit?

We have the opportunity for Forensic alcohol and other drug (AOD) assessors to join us in our COATS program in Metro Melbourne. We’d love to hear from people who are motivated by working with a team of skilled and knowledgeable staff, innovative in finding solutions, and passionate about the right to a second chance.

A little bit about ACSO

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a dynamic, values-driven NFP, focused on partnering with government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We’re an organisation with a bold vision for a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, and prison truly is the last resort. It’s our goal to reduce re-offending, and our purpose to strengthen the wellbeing of communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The program and the role

Our Community Offender & Advice and Treatment Service (COATS) program is a state-wide intake, assessment and referral service that administers both state and commonwealth funded treatment pathways for clients in contact with, or at risk of coming in to contact with, the justice system. COATS provides specialist assessments for clients being considered for, or placed on, community corrections orders that include AOD assess and treat conditions.

Forensic AOD assessors are responsible for assessing, writing high-quality clinical forensic assessment reports and developing treatment plans for Justice clients across Victoria.

What we’re looking for?

• Minimum of certificate IV or diploma qualification in alcohol and other drugs
• Minimum one years’ prior experience in the AOD, mental health or forensic sector working with complex clients
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and conflict management skills
• The ability to gather information through assessment, and formulate findings and recommendations utilising strong report writing skills
• Experience working with clients with forensic backgrounds, and the ability to work in various settings, including prison environments
• Eligibility to enter Victorian prisons
• An extensive background working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people will be highly regarded

What ACSO can offer you

• Full time and part-time (4 days/week) positions available
• 3 x fixed term roles available (until Jan, Feb or June 2021) and 1 x ongoing role available
• $70,404 base salary + superannuation + Great NFP salary packaging options (more after-tax $ in your pocket! $82k approx. package)
• A challenging yet rewarding position
• Learning opportunities and career development
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work across multiple office locations: Dandenong, Richmond and Sunshine
• Working remotely (including working from home) during COVID-19 restrictions as per government instruction

To apply please click on Apply Now and provide a copy of your resume, along with a brief covering letter outlining your responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the PD available on our website). Please specify in your cover letter your preference of part or full-time employment, and office location.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and as such encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. ACSO acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria and pays respect to them, their culture and their Elders, past, present and future.

A position description is attached.