Job posted: 14/06/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / Ongoing, Full Time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: DJCS/YJ0886J24
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. 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, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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?
Play a critical role in helping support community safetySalary range $89,161 - $100,293 plus superannuationOngoing full time opportunity based in BroadmeadowsAbout 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 Koori Court, and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders. The team promotes the personal development of young offenders and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
About the Role As a Court Advice/Bail Assessment Worker you will work with young people who are at high risk of being remanded or re-remanded by the Children's Court and/or who have complex needs who are in custody in Youth Justice Centres. Your focus will be to divert young people from remand and further entrenchment in the criminal justice system by providing supervision and support to reduce the risk of the young person re-offending while on bail and to help the young person comply with their bail conditions while also planning for their reintegration into the community. Your responsibilities will include: undertaking complex assessments with young people, implementing intervention and bail plans, supporting clients by providing holistic and comprehensive services to increase their opportunities of enhancing their quality of life, leading supervisions and case management of young people. You will also review and implement strategies that address offending behaviour, encourage young people to comply with their bail conditions or statutory orders and respond appropriately to non-compliance.
About You advanced understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice programexperience in, and understanding of the principles of case management and case workstrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levelssound problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma of Community Services Work. (Other tertiary qualifications at Diploma or above will be considered only if they include units of study in case management/casework practice and has had supervised practical work placements).A full driver's licence is required due to the need to travel across the Division as required.A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.For further details on the key selection criteria for this position, please refer to the attached position description.
For any queries, please contact Eloise O'Brien, Team Manager on 0428 052 234 or ****** Why work with us? At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.
We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more
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.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES: For all VPS employees, due to the new JSE policy, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. 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 seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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Job type:Full time / Ongoing, Full Time
Job classification:CYF3
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