About This Role
* Utilise your community services expertise to provide support and advice to the Victim Services Support and Reform branch
* An ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
* VPS Grade 4: $97,955 – $111,142 plus superannuation.
About The Business Unit
The Victim Services, Support and Reform (VSSR) branch is part of the Police, Racing, Victims and Coordination group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS). The VSSR coordinates a suite of services for victims of crime that provide information and support to help manage the effects of crime and guide victims through the criminal justice system across Victoria.
The Child and Youth Witness Service (CYWS) is a statewide specialist case‐management service for child witnesses (up to 18 years at the time charges were laid) and their families and/or carers. The model of care is child‐focused and incorporates principles of trauma‐informed care. The purpose of the CYWS is to increase participation by child witnesses in the criminal justice process and to reduce trauma associated with being involved with the criminal justice system, particularly being a child witness.
About The Role
* Provide specialist case‐management to child witnesses and their families when children are witnesses in criminal matters.
* Quickly build rapport with children and adolescents and their families/carers, and have a good understanding of child development and the possible impacts on children of being subjected to (or witness to) violent crimes.
* Assess child witnesses' specific needs that may affect their participation in the criminal justice process and tailor court preparation to each child's individual needs. This may include working collaboratively with other professionals such as intermediaries who conduct specialist assessments of children to assist children in giving their best evidence in court.
About You
* Extensive experience in the provision of direct services to children who have experienced trauma.
* Demonstrated experience in working in community and/or court‐based settings.
* Sound knowledge of child development and the impact of trauma and abuse on child development.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Tertiary qualification in a human‐service related profession such as Social Work, Psychology or Allied Health; registration with the appropriate body is desirable.
* A current 'Working with Children Check' is required.
* A current driver's licence is required.
Important Information
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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