Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager Job Overview
Ongoing, full-time opportunity in Ballarat to promote opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
Job Description
The Youth Justice Service 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. Through supervision, offending-related programs, and linkages to appropriate support services, the Youth Justice Service promotes opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contribute to the reduction of crime in the community.
About The Role
* Lead day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs.
* Support clients by providing holistic support to increase young people's opportunities for enhanced quality of life and community inclusion.
* Implement and review client service plans, programs, and services.
* Liaise with agencies such as courts, policy, mental health services, and other internal and external stakeholders.
* Prepare reports, briefs, and correspondence, and maintenance of prescribed registers.
* Implement strategies that address offending behavior and encourage young people to comply with statutory orders.
About You
An understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.
An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act and associated policies and guidelines developed for use by youth justice workers. Understanding of Children's Court practices and procedures or ability to obtain such knowledge.
Advanced knowledge and skills relating to the case management of people with complex needs, requiring the highest level of supervision and support in the community to manage risks, relevant to their development, gender, and cultural needs.
Demonstrates perseverance in achieving objectives and copes effectively with setbacks and problems.
Benefits
We provide 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 behaviors. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train, and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
We also provide professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging, and much more.
Please note that interviews for this role will be conducted before Christmas.
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.
We are committed to the safety and well-being 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.