At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through effective case management.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, committed to community safety and diversity.
- Benefits: Fair salary, generous leave, employee wellbeing support, and comprehensive training.
- Other info: Ongoing, full-time role based in Wangaratta with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while building positive relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in case management and ability to engage with challenging behaviours.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
Ongoing, full-time opportunity based in Wangaratta. Help contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals leading to greater community safety. Salary $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation.
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.
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 include:
- 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
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.
Applications close Wednesday 26 August.
Case Manager - Wangaratta employer: State Government of Victoria, Australia
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Contact Details:
State Government of Victoria, Australia Recruitment Team
