Aboriginal Case Manager - Morwell

Department Of Justice And Community Safety; Morwell; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Department Of Justice And Community Safety in Australia seeks an Aboriginal Case Manager to develop and implement culturally informed support plans for Aboriginal clients on court orders. You will work with Aboriginal justice networks to strengthen case management outcomes and reduce re-offending risks.

You will conduct risk assessments, prepare case plans, deliver targeted interventions, and address underlying causes of offending.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management practices with risk of complex individuals.
• Ability to model pro-social behaviours and influence individuals under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement culturally informed plans for Aboriginal clients.
• Conduct risk assessments and prepare case plans for clients on court orders.
• Support rehabilitation and engagement with Aboriginal communities to strengthen outcomes.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Culturally sensitive support

Job description

The unique purpose of this role is that it will be responsible for developing and implementing cultural support plans for Aboriginal clients and working with Aboriginal justice networks to identify appropriate support to strengthen case management outcomes for clients.

Key responsibilities

• You will provide culturally sensitive support to clients to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety.
• The Aboriginal Case Manager will be responsible for managing both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients on court orders by conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, and addressing the underlying causes of offending.
• Support rehabilitation of clients while engaging with the Aboriginal Community.

What you need

• an understanding of, or experience in, effective case management practices including proactively managing risk of complex individuals.
• an understanding of, or experience in, modelling pro-social behaviours, with the ability to motivate and influence individuals who are being case managed.