Job Opportunity: Advanced Case Manager
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Case Manager to join our team in Ballarat. The successful candidate will be responsible for the statutory supervision and coordination of services for young people subject to statutory court orders.
The role requires high standards of case-management practice, with particular experience in effectively coordinating the delivery of rehabilitative interventions for young people with complex needs at high risk of offending in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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 of enhanced quality of life and community inclusion
* Implement and review client service plans, programmes and services
* Liaise with agencies such as courts, policy, mental health services and other internal and external stakeholders
* Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence and maintain prescribed registers
* Implement strategies that address offending behaviour and encourage young people to comply with statutory orders
Requirements:
* An understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice programme.
* An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines 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.
* A full driver's licence and current employee Working with Children Check is mandatory for this role.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a diverse and equitable environment.
* Access to professional development opportunities.
* Employee assistance program.
* Salary packaging.
* Job opportunities across the Victorian Government.
About Us:
Our organisation 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.