Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Horsham VIC
Fixed term, full time position based in Horsham until March ****
Help contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals leading to greater community safety
Salary band of $89,292 - $96,073 plus superannuation plus yearly increases
Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.
The Horsham team is ideally looking for someone local to the Grampians region with a good understanding of the community and available services to help those affected by the justice system.
About the role
Case Managers in the Court Practice stream are responsible for applying evidence-based case management practices to individuals at medium or high risk of reoffending. This role is required to utilise case management practices to actively engage individuals and ensure responsive, targeted interventions to assist in reducing their risk of reoffending.
Key responsibilities
Identify and evaluate factors that relate to individual offending behaviour
Motivate and influence individuals in the case management process
Produce detailed reports and other standard documents in line with procedural guidelines
Monitor individual's compliance against order requirements
About you
Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours
Builds positive working relationships and enjoys working in a small, close-knit team
Understanding of case management practices relating to complex individuals
Practices modelling pro-social behaviours and motivates those around them
Pays attention to words, expression and body language; recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:
Why work with us
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through 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 behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.
For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)
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. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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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