Do you have a passion for working
with individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use? Are you wanting to
make a difference in the lives of West Australians currently in the corrective
system, and seeking to re-enter the community?
This part-time role works out of Karnet
prison in the Peel region forming part of the Pathways Program. This is a CBT
based program over 100 hours per participant, challenging established behaviours
around alcohol and other drug use. Sessions will be delivered in group settings
with occasional individual counselling involved.
About the role
- You will work in collaboration with our partner
organisation delivering group counselling at various prisons.
- You will provide client assessments, plannings, interventions
and case management.
- You will utilise extensive cognitive-behavioural therapy
(CBT) theories and methods to assist participants of the program with
issues relating to AOD use and other behaviours
- You will develop and maintain professional and up
to date client records and data.
- You will write professional and timely client reports
outlining program engagement
This is a permanent, part-time
position of two and a half days per week. The role is based out of Karnet prison,
and our Victoria Park office, with the flexibility to work from other Holyoake
locations on occasion.
About you
- You hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Counselling,
Psychology, or Social Work, or have extensive experience in these fields.
- You have demonstrated experience working with or
studying evidence-based AOD models and theories.
- You have excellent organisation and interpersonal
skills.
- You work autonomously when needed and value being
part of a strong, connected team.
- You can form effective relationships and work
collaboratively with co-facilitators.
- You hold or can obtain a current National Police
Clearance no older than 12 months,
- You are able to obtain a Department of Justice Screening
Clearance.
- You hold a valid driver’s license and access to
your own vehicle.
Why work with us?
Holyoake has a proud 50-year
history of giving people impacted by alcohol, drugs and mental ill health the
support, hope and confidence they need to live the life they choose. We operate
across five locations in Victoria Park, Midland, Northam, Narrogin and
Merredin, and employ over 110 staff. The Holyoake Approach guides our way of
working, and other benefits include:
- Starting salary of $91,065 p/a + super (pro rata)
- Up to 3 days additional paid Christmas leave, and
additional leave on your birthday.
- Travel allowances where applicable
- Options to salary package up to $15,900 per annum
for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 per annum for
entertainment benefits, to increase your take-home pay.
- Opportunities for growth and development within a
supportive and inclusive organisational culture
- Free on-site parking at Victoria Park office
If this sounds like the perfect
opportunity for you, then we want to hear from you. We are seeking to appoint
someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once
suitable candidates have been identified.
Please apply without delay!
To apply, please click on the
apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and
covering letter.
For further information please
contact us at hr@holyoake.org.au
We actively promote a working
environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from
culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with
a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you
to advise us at time of application.
