Youth Justice Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager - West MetroJob posted: 26/11/2024
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Reference: DJCS/YJ1566_24
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.
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. About us: The 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 Aboriginal Court and adult criminal courts.
About the role: Youth Justice Aboriginal Advanced Case Managers will provide intensive and innovative culturally based assessment and casework support for young Aboriginal people subject to bail conditions, deferral of sentence, exiting Youth Justice Centre's and other Orders as required.
The Youth Justice Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager will be responsible for managing a case load with a majority of Aboriginal persons to deliver dynamic evidence based best practice in the case management of individuals with complex needs and those who have committed serious offences.
About you: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting on it.Thorough understanding of the Youth Justice System, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.Understanding of the principles of case management and a range of assessment and interventions relevant to the age, gender, developmental stage and offending related needs of the young person.Qualifications: A Bachelor of Social Work or Advanced Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable.A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required.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.
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