Program Facilitator - Restorative Day Program (FIFO)

Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2027 (possible extension)

About the Program

The Remote Restorative Day Program (East Arnhem) will be primarily delivered to males residing in Millingimbi, Galiwinku and on Groote Eylandt who are serving a community-based sentence of 3 months or longer for DFSV offences with alcohol involvement, or are engaging in high-risk alcohol or other drug use and are at increased risk of involvement with the justice system. The Restorative Day Program will offer a more flexible option for treatment than fully residential programs and could provide a sentencing alternative to courts which could assist with reducing high incarceration numbers while addressing root causes of crime. The program will provide opportunities for participants to connect with each other, DASA's AOD services and other key supports.

Key responsibilities of the Program Facilitator

• Travel from home base to Groote Eylandt, Galiwinku & Milingimbi to deliver the Remote Restorative Day Program (East Arnhem)
• Deliver Alcohol & Other Drug, Life Skills & Behaviour Change workshops with confidence
• Engage constructively and respectfully with Aboriginal people and communities
• Engage with community stakeholders, developing ongoing sustainable partnerships
• Maintain absolute confidentiality in all matters
• Manage time effectively, organise work and produce reports to a high standard
• Work unsupervised and demonstrate good computer and literacy skills
• Ensure knowledge of Mandatory Reporting requirements is applied
• Commit to Occupational Health and Safety practices
• Commit to Continuous Quality Improvement

About you

• Diploma Qualification in Community Services, AOD, Mental Health, Case Management or Human Services (or willingness to obtain), with at least 5 years' relevant experience including management roles
• Certificate IV in TAE (highly desirable)
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to converse with a diverse range of clients and fellow staff
• Must have a driver's licence
• Must be willing to travel remotely across East Arnhem Land
• Must have a proven track record of engaging with Aboriginal people and communities
• Familiarity with Mimaso or similar client management system (desirable)

Benefits

• Living Away From Home Allowance
• Superannuation
• Generous salary packaging to increase take home pay
• First Aid Allowance
• 6 weeks paid annual leave
• 4 paid mental health days per year

DASA requires all employees to undertake a national criminal history check, however a recorded history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment. DASA values lived experience of the justice system, alcohol and other drug use and mental health. DASA is an LGBTQIA++ friendly employer - everyone his welcome here.

About us

Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA) is a community organisation established to address alcohol and other drug concerns in Alice Springs and surrounding areas over forty years ago. DASA holds organisational wide accreditation against the Quality Improvement Council (QIC) Standards.

Our Vision: Healthy, safe and supported communities without the harmful effects of substance use.

Our Mission: DASA walks beside people to help them reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and other drug use. We do this by providing care, support, education, and accommodation through a therapeutic community model using a non-judgmental and client-centered approach.

Our Values: Integrity I Diversity I Compassion I Community I Collaboration I Innovation

DASA provides the following services and programs:

·         Sobering Up Shelter

·         Aboriginal Outreach

·         Methamphetamine Outreach

·         Prison In Reach

·         Restorative Day Programs (Alice Springs & East Arnhem)

·         Drink & Drug Driver Program

·         Aranda House Therapeutic Community (20 x bed residential program, including low-acuity detox)

·         Transitional After Care Program (8 x unit residential program)

·         Angie’s Place (3 x unit Independent Living Program)

·         Alternative to Custody Life Skills Program Alice Springs (10 x bed program for Aboriginal Women)

·         Anindilyakwa Healing Centre – Alternative to Custody Groote Eylandt (32 x bed program for Aboriginal Men)