Group Facilitator (Non-Residential Rehabilitation) – Ipswich

WHO WE ARE

Drug Awareness Rehabilitation and Management (Drug ARM) is a not for profit organisation committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use. Drug ARM has been a specialist provider of alcohol and other drug services since 1980 and currently operates throughout Queensland and parts of New South Wales.

Our vision of flourishing peoples and communities living free from the harms of alcohol and other drugs is achieved through our commitment to delivering the highest standard of awareness rehabilitation and management solutions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Facilitator will support the delivery of a structured intensive evidence informed contemporary AOD day-based program through facilitating evidence informed groups. Group facilitation will support individual client case plans addressing harmful substance use coping skills relapse prevention and interpersonal relationships.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Group Facilitator will be responsible to operate within the framework and principles of harm minimisation as articulated in National Drug Strategy 2017-2026 the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Drug Strategy (2014-19) and the Queensland Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Service Delivery Framework 2015 (and subsequent revisions of these documents).

The Group Facilitator will: Be informed by contemporary evidence-based treatment services of people experiencing problematic AOD use. Work with clients across all stages of substance use. Respond to the full range of psychoactive substances available (including alcohol tobacco licit and illicit drug use pharmaceutical drug misuse emerging synthetics poly drug use). Consider the support needs of the client and their family including dependent children. Be culturally appropriate and responsive to the needs or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples social and emotional needs and whole of health treatment frameworks. Respond to the method of use and associated risk factors in recognition of the fact that drug use trends change rapidly. Work with other relevant service providers and agencies as indicted in treatment planning to achieve client identified treatment goals. Flexibly meet clients and needs varying including ways to maximise participation such as outreach and hours of operation. This role is for 38 hours per fortnight. There may be an opportunity to increase to fulltime hours by facilitating groups within other programs. This role will require you to complete a Blue Card application if successful.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Please respond to each criteria question to the best of your ability.

SC1 Relevant qualifications and/or experience based on the pre-requisites for this position. SC2 Demonstrated understanding of alcohol and other drug issues and psychosocial issues affecting adults aged over 18 years with moderate to severe alcohol and other drug use. SC3 Experience in delivering Peer support including rapport building and empathy. SC4 Demonstrated experience in delivering culturally appropriate support. SC5 A good knowledge of and skills in using the internet Microsoft Outlook report writing and client management databases.How to apply for this job

• Selection Criteria answers in Cover Letter
• Resume

To be considered for this position please apply with your resume and your selection criteria responses in your cover letter. For further questions or queries relating to the role please email