Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Bendigo VIC
Work in a team dedicated to helping people make positive changes to their lives2x Full time, ongoing positions based in BendigoEarn $95,102 - $107,905 per year (plus super) with yearly increasesCommunity Correctional Services (CCS) is a state-wide service that manages individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.
Evidence suggests that people who re-integrate into the community following a period of imprisonment require transitional support in order to reduce their risk of reoffending.
Why we love this work When a person's risk profile allows it, community-based rehabilitation is more effective at addressing offending behaviour than time in custody. In your work, you will hear another person's story. You will come to understand their world view. And you will hold them accountable for their decisions. You will be part of giving offenders a second chance to make a more positive contribution to the community.
Your job won't always be easy, but with a strong work ethic and a belief in what you're doing, you will be able to take pride in your work and will know what it's like to make a genuine difference in someone else's life.
Advanced Practitioners manage a caseload of complex and high-risk individuals on court orders, many of whom have completed part of their sentence in custody. They draw on evidence-based frameworks to deliver dynamic case management practice with people who have complex needs and those who have committed serious offences.
You will help a caseload of complex and high-risk clients meet their court order conditions and connect them to community programs and services. You will also lead and mentor staff, guiding them to deliver quality evidence-based case management practice to clients.
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities include:
preparing case plansproviding interventionscoordinating service providers and care teamsaddressing the underlying causes of offendingleading and developing case management staff.What's in it for you? Generous leave entitlementsComprehensive training when you commence and throughout your careerSecondments and promotionsWhat we're looking for in Advanced Practitioners demonstrated experience in effective case management practices with complex clientsexcellent verbal communication skills and confidence in dealing with people exhibiting challenging behavioursa proven ability to model pro-social behaviours to a caseload of individualsa passion for supporting clients in the justice system while contributing to community safetyan ability to lead and mentor staff to achieve their best.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
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