Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated, experienced and suitable individuals to join the Reintegration Unit, as the Women's Pre-Release & Domestic Violence Coordinator (ASO6), within Offender Reintegration.
The successful applicant will deliver case management to pre-release female detainees in their transition from prison to community, through an individualised and holistic end-to-end sentence management process, working collaboratively and inclusively with all areas of government, community providers, detainees and their families to ensure services provided contribute meaningfully to a reduction in recidivism.
In addition, you will be required to assist female detainees exiting the Alexander Maconochie Centre, with consideration given to the ACTCS Community Reintegration Pillars. You will also provide reintegration assistance, apply case management methods and demonstrate culturally sensitive practices in actively engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees.
Further to this, you will work towards facilitating the process of moving women detainees who have experienced, or are at risk of, domestic violence, towards reintegration into the community, with a focus on independent and/or safe living.
To be successful, you will demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the issues affecting female victims of domestic and family violence and the ability to work in a gender-responsive framework, in addition to possessing excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
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: Tertiary qualifications in social work or other relevant discipline are highly desirable.Extensive experience working with women in same/similar settings is highly desirable.Thorough knowledge and understanding of the transitional factors affecting offenders and their families is highly desirable.Background police checks will be conducted.Driver's licence is essential.This position requires a pre-employment medical.To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.This position requires Working with Vulnerable People registration.Note: This is a temporary position available 10 February 2025 until 9 May 2025. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, which can be found in the Position Description.A current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees, should also be included.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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