Ongoing, full time position based in Ringwood
* Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
* Contribute to community safety and rehabilitation of young people in the Justice System
About Us
The Youth Justice Team 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. The team promotes the personal development of young people and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
About the Role
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
* A passion for contributing to the rehabilitation of young people in the justice system
* Understanding of the youth justice system, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines
* Knowledge of the principles of case management with the ability to utilise a range of assessments and interventions relevant to the background and needs of the young person
* Empathy and cultural awareness including an appreciation of different cultures
* Confidence in managing stakeholders, negotiating effectively to develop and implement solutions
Qualifications
* A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable. Other tertiary qualifications at Diploma level or above will be considered only if they include units of study in case management/casework practice and have had supervised practical work placements.
* A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the state at short notice and outside business hours as required.
* A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
Contact Information
* Priscilla Cox - Team Manager on 0482 865 304.
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)
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