Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services
Reference: DJCS/YJ0594_OCT
Job posted: 16/10/2024
Closes: 30/10/2024
Classification: CYF2
Salary Range: $72,721 - $89,292
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, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers.
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 Koori Court, and adult criminal courts.
The team promotes the personal development of young people and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
About the role Youth Justice is currently recruiting an ongoing, full-time Case Manager position based in Geelong Youth Justice.
Case Managers supervise and provide support to young people subject to Youth Justice Court orders.
You will prepare Court and Youth Parole Board reports, develop Client Service Plans, and attend court for client matters.
You will also provide assessments, develop case plans/reports, and advocate for the provision of support services.
To be successful in this role you will have: A passion for contributing to the rehabilitation of young people in the justice systemUnderstanding of the youth justice system, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, and associated policies and guidelinesKnowledge of the principles of case management with the ability to utilise a range of assessments and interventions relevant to the background and needs of the young personEmpathy and cultural awareness including an appreciation of different culturesConfidence in managing stakeholders and negotiating effectively to develop and implement solutions.Qualifications A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable.A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the state at short notice and outside business hours 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.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 reference checks, national police checks, and misconduct screening. 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, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
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