Location
South Coast Correctional Centre (South Nowra)
Employment type
Ongoing – Full Time
Salary
Clerk Grade 5/6 – $99,938 - $110,271 (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
Your role
This role is responsible for applying evidence-based case management practices to a caseload of offenders with varying levels of risks and needs to maximise inmates' opportunities for intervention and reduce reoffending.
What You'll Do
Provide a broad range of case management services to offenders in line with legislation, policy and procedures
Administer assessments to inmates to determine intervention plans & strategies
Develop, implement and update individualised case plans which identify long and short-term goals and strategies to reduce reoffending
Monitor and direct offenders in the case management process through motivational interviewing, modelling of pro-social behaviours and drawing on strengths-based approaches
Refer inmates to appropriate services and programmes in accordance with case plan strategies
Advocate on behalf of inmates to access appropriate interventions with timely follow-up
Monitor and report on offender's compliance against case plans and judicial requirements
Coordinate, in conjunction with other stakeholders, the reintegration of offenders into the community
What We're Looking For
Experience and/or relevant qualifications in case management, human services, or related fields
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds who may be facing complex challenges, including family, social, or drug and alcohol-related issues
Strong organisational and self-management skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Resilience and emotional intelligence to confidently navigate complex and sensitive situations within a custodial environment
Excellent communication and written skills, with the motivation to make a genuine difference in people's lives
Current driver's licence and a preparedness to drive a vehicle whilst performing the role
What We Offer
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
Application Process
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.
If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment
Applications close
26 January **** at 11:59pm AEDT.
Contact
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sheree Smith at.
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Rachel Urquhart-Secord on or via.
Inclusion and Diversity
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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