Job Title: Community Rehabilitation Specialist
The Department of Justice is seeking a Community Rehabilitation Specialist to contribute to community safety by proactively motivating and engaging individuals on parole.
* Contribute to an integrated transition process from imprisonment into the community, with an overarching consideration for community safety.
* Perform Parole Suitability Assessments for prisoners who have applied for parole.
* Supervise and monitor complex and high-profile prisoners who have been released on parole by the Adult Parole Board (APB).
This role requires experience in case management principles and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise client outcomes. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including detailed report writing experience.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks, and misconduct screening.
At the Department of Justice, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Apply case management principles to reduce reoffending.
* Identify risk escalation behaviours and respond appropriately in consultation with managerial staff.
* Assess and refer prisoners on parole to appropriate programs and specialised services.
Requirements:
* Experience in the application of best practice case management and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise client outcomes.
* Experience in the case management of complex and high-risk clients.
* Knowledge and experience in best practice risk and therapeutic initiatives.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including detailed report writing experience.
For more information about this position, please contact James Law – Principal Practitioner on 03 5215 8530.