Senior Clinician (Disability Educator and Advisor), Prison Disability Support InitiativeJob posted: 07/11/2024
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Projects
Reference: VG/CV0891NOV24
Closes: 21/11/2024
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764
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The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Clinician (Disability Educator and Advisor) to provide a critical role within the Prison Disability Support Initiative.
About the Business Unit The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for promoting community safety through effective management and provision of rehabilitation and reparation opportunities to prisoners and offenders under custodial and community-based supervision.
The Prison Disability Support Initiative (PDSI) is a multidisciplinary team of clinical and disability support staff providing services including case coordination, advocacy, clinical consultations, training, assessment, treatment, behavior support, and other interventions for service users with disabilities associated with underlying cognitive impairment.
About the Role The Senior Clinician (Disability Educator and Advisor) is a leadership role within the clinical team of the PDSI service.
This position will support the day-to-day operations of the initiative by developing and delivering training to custodial staff and other key stakeholders.
As the Senior Clinician, some of your duties will include:
Leading the delivery of training to custodial staff and key stakeholders.Enhancing decision-making about supporting individuals in prison, including placement, case management, rehabilitation options, and transition needs.Maintaining a small caseload of complex service users and providing case consultations to the broader PDSI team.About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery, and assessment of vocation-based training.Experience working with and implementing supports for people with cognitive impairments or complex clinical needs.A high level of experience in understanding disability justice support pathways and community-based support services.An understanding of the challenges involved in working within a forensic environment.Qualifications A relevant tertiary qualification or experience in the field of allied health.A certification and/or experience in training and education would be highly regarded.A current Victorian driver's licence is required for this role.How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
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.
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