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Community Corrections OfficerFull-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is looking for highly motivated, values-driven professionals to join Community Operations as a Community Corrections Officer (CCO) ASO6.
A career as a CCO is unlike any other in the public service and is challenging and genuinely rewarding.
In collaboration with offenders, you will be required to assess, develop, implement and monitor case management plans that aim to reduce the potential for reoffending.
As a CCO you will be required to provide written and verbal reports to the Courts and releasing authorities in relation to offender management, risk assessment and intervention.
In addition, Community Corrections Officers are required to simultaneously support and encourage individuals to make positive change in their life, while also monitoring compliance with conditions of their Order.
Case management and supervision may include conducting assessments at the individual's place of residence and/or employment.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to work collaboratively, compose and edit complex written material and demonstrate a high level of analytical and organisational skills.
A capacity to meet critical deadlines is essential.
Whilst experience in working with offenders and relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable, as is case management experience, we are interested in hearing from people from a variety of backgrounds.
Note: We are advertising for several temporary positions for up to 12 months, with a possibility of permanency.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Compliance Requirements/QualificationsExperience working in the criminal justice system and relevant tertiary qualifications are highly desirable.Must complete designated ACT Corrective Services Community Operations suite of training programs.Background police checks will be conducted.This position requires Working with Vulnerable People registration.Driver's licence is essential.This position may require a pre-employment medical examination.How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:
a one-to-two-page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge, behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); anda copy of your current driver's licence.Please ensure you submit all three items.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button.
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