Assessment and Transition Coordinator

State of Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Victoria’s Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Assessment and Transition Coordinator in Geelong to help prepare people in custody for release. You will assess risks, support parole applications and coordinate transition services, while maintaining clear records and scheduling to support programs and parole applications.

You will work with prisoners, prison staff and service providers to implement transition plans and track progress, using risk assessment tools

Qualifications

• Experience in, or understanding of, working in a correctional environment.
• Understanding of transition and reintegration issues affecting people in custody.
• Ability to use risk assessment tools with individual prisoners.
• Computer skills using programs such as Excel to manage data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate risk and needs assessments, parole applications and pre-release services.
• Support case management reviews and help track each person's progress.
• Coordinate programs, referrals and services that support people before and after release.
• Work with prisoners, prison staff and service providers to support transition plans.
• Maintain clear records, data and schedules to support programs and parole applications.

Skills

Risk assessment

Parole applications

Coordination with services

Data management

Tools

Excel

Job description

You will help people in custody prepare for their return to the community.You will assess risks, support parole applications and coordinate transition services.You will work with prisoners, prison staff and service providers each day.You will help people build safer and more positive pathways after prison.Fixed-Term (until 24/08/2027), Full-Time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.What you will doAs assessment and transition coordinator, you will help people prepare for life after prison.You will assess risks, support parole applications and coordinate transition services.You will:coordinate risk and needs assessments, parole applications and pre-release services.support case management reviews and help track each person's progress.coordinate programs, referrals and services that support people before and after release.work with prisoners, prison staff and service providers to support transition plans.maintain clear records, data and schedules to support programs and parole applications.About youYou should have experience in, or an understanding of, working in a correctional environment.You should understand the needs of people moving through prison and back into the community.You should also have:understanding of transition and reintegration issues affecting people in custody.skills to use risk assessment tools with individual prisoners.ability to work with people who may be hard to work with.computer skills using programs such as Excel to manage data.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Patti Dixon at [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe 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.