Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: DJCS/9244-9245
Job posted: 04/11/2024
Closes: 24/11/2024
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
Work location: Geelong
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
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 and their concerns taken seriously.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers .
We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria.
Want to be part of it?
Western Plains Correctional Centre opens mid-2025 and Corrections Victoria are now recruiting key roles.
Support people to re-establish and/or strengthen relationships with their children and family while in custody.
2x Ongoing, Full-Time opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking two Family Engagement Workers to provide a critical role at Western Plains Correctional Centre.
About the Business Unit
Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains) is Victoria's newest maximum-security correctional facility, designed to house up to 1,248 people in custody.
It features purpose-built modern amenities and utilises cutting-edge technology to keep the facility secure.
About the Role
Using a whole of family approach, the Family Engagement Worker will undertake welfare assessments, develop family support plans, co-ordinate support services, facilitate family-related programs and services, and provide practical support to prisoners and their families.
Some of your duties will include:
Assist people in care to re-establish and/or strengthen relationships with their children and other family members while in custody.
Undertake welfare assessments to identify family needs and develop support plans.
Co-ordinate and facilitate family related programs and services.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience in case management, including assessing family welfare needs and developing support plans.
Knowledge of community resources and services, and experience in connecting people with services.
Understanding diverse cultural backgrounds to engage with families from various communities.
Capacity to demonstrate empathy, patience and understanding to build trust and rapport.
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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 aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Justice and Community Safety job application system.
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