Aboriginal Case Manager - South Morang and Reservoir

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections – South Morang VIC is seeking an Aboriginal Case Manager to oversee court-ordered clients across South Morang and Reservoir. You will conduct risk assessments, develop case plans and deliver culturally appropriate interventions to support rehabilitation while engaging with the Aboriginal Community.

This ongoing, full-time role prioritises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and requires collaboration with the Koori Court and local support

Qualifications

• Communicate sensitively with the Victorian Aboriginal Community.
• Engage with local support services and the Koori Court in case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients on court orders by conducting risk assessments and preparing case plans.
• Provide interventions and address underlying causes of offending; deliver culturally sensitive support to clients to help complete court orders.

Job description

Aboriginal Case Manager - South Morang and Reservoir

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections – South Morang VIC

$91,971 - $98,955 a year

Full time, Permanent

4d ago , from Corrections Victoria Community Corrections

• Ongoing, full-time position based across South Morang and Reservoir
• Support rehabilitation of clients while engagingwith the Aboriginal Community
• Salary band $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation

This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practicesthat reduce reoffendingandconnect individuals toprograms,servicesand community We are committed to the delivery of responsive and culturally appropriate services that meet the objectives of the department's Aboriginal Justice Agreements.

About the role

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. You will provide culturally sensitive support to clients to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety.

You may also be required to provide advice to the Koori Court to assist in the sentencing process. 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.

This role is required to work across both the South Morang CCS office (4A/545 McDonalds Road South Morang), and Reservoir CCS office (909 High Street Reservoir).

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with members of the Victorian Aboriginal Community
• the ability to effectively engage with local support services and the Koori Court in the case management of individuals
• an understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both socially and culturally, and the issues impacting on it
• 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
• assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours.

For further information about this role, please contact:

Beth McArdle – Manager, Court Practice on0437 145 *** or ************@justice.vic.gov.au

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. Other benefits include:

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. 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.

Aboriginal candidates are also encouraged to contact***************@justice.vic.gov.auif they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

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).