Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Reference: DJCS/0631_NOV24
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.
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Ongoing, full time opportunity based in BallaratHelp promote opportunities for young people that contributes to the reduction of crime in the communitySalary range of $72,721 - $89,292 plus superannuationThe Youth Justice Team provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Koori Court and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders. The team promotes the personal development of young people and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
About the Role: Case Managers supervise and provide support to clients subject to Youth Justice court orders. The position ensures that all cases are managed to a high standard. Through supervision, offending related programs and linkages to appropriate support services, the Youth Justice Service promotes opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
Key responsibilities include: Provide day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needsProvide holistic support to increase young people's opportunities of enhanced quality of life and community inclusionImplementation and review client service plans, programs and servicesMinimum Requirements: An understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines developed for use by youth justice workers.An understanding of the principles of case management and case work and being able to utilise a range of assessment and interventions relevant to the age, gender, developmental stage, and cultural background and offending related needs of the young person.Demonstrates an interest in and an appreciation of a range of different cultures and actively seeks to understand and effectively address the issues and views of others.A full driver's licence and Working with Children Check (WWCC) is mandatory for this role.
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact: At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). 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. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Contact: Sarah McMahon on 0437756454 | ******
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