Location: North East Region | Shepparton
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Reference: DJCS/9158_OCT24
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers.
Two ongoing, full-time positions based in SheppartonWork in a team dedicated to helping people make positive changes to their livesEarn $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 worldview. 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 offenders 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 offenders 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 careerWhat 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.For more details regarding this position, please contact Craig Kelly – Manager Court Practice on 0428 268 194. How to apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. 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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