Assessment and Transition Coordinator

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Geelong; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Geelong is seeking an Assessment and Transition Co-ordinator to help people in custody prepare for release and reintegration. You will assess risks and needs, develop personalised release and rehabilitation plans, and support parole applications while coordinating referrals to essential programs and services.

You will work with diverse teams and service providers in a modern prison setting, maintain accurate records, track outcomes, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable.
• Experience in human services, welfare practice or a related field is highly regarded.
• Experience using risk or welfare assessment tools to identify people’s needs.
• Strong communication skills with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Responsibilities

• Assess people’s risks and needs to identify the support they need.
• Develop personalised release, rehabilitation and reintegration plans.
• Prepare parole applications and organise referrals to programs and services.
• Work with diverse teams and service providers to deliver programs and support people in custody.
• Maintain accurate records, track program outcomes and help improve services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Risk/welfare assessment tools

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Help people in custody prepare for life beyond prison.Support their journey towards positive change and a fresh start.Work with a skilled team in a modern prison setting.Make a real difference by helping people build a better future.Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.What you will doAs an assessment and transition co-ordinator, you will help people in custody prepare for release. You will support their rehabilitation and help them access services that build a safer future.You will:assess people's risks and needs to identify the support they needdevelop personalised plans for release, rehabilitation and reintegration into the communityprepare parole applications and organise referrals to essential programs and serviceswork with diverse teams and service providers to deliver programs and support people in custodymaintain accurate records, track program outcomes and help improve services.About youA tertiary qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable. Experience in human services, welfare practice or a related field is also highly regarded.You should also have:a sound understanding of the challenges people face when leaving prisonexperience using risk or welfare assessment tools to identify people's needsstrong communication skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitiesthe ability to build trust, manage difficult conversations and support people who may be hard to reach.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Klara Lazar 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.