Case Manager - Echuca

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Shire Of Exmouth; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a fixed term, full-time Case Manager in Echuca to apply evidence-based case management with individuals at medium risk of reoffending. You will engage offenders and coordinate targeted interventions to reduce risk.

Key responsibilities include evaluating factors related to offending behaviour, motivating individuals, producing reports, and monitoring compliance with court orders.

Qualifications

• Experience applying evidence-based case management.
• Ability to engage individuals and deliver targeted interventions.
• Understanding of case management relating to at-risk individuals.

Responsibilities

• Identify factors related to offending behaviour.
• Motivate individuals in the case management process.
• Produce reports and standard documents per guidelines.
• Monitor compliance with court order requirements.

Skills

Assertiveness

Relationship building

Case management

Pro-social modelling

Communication skills

Job description

• Fixed Term, Full Time opportunity in Echuca until 13/09/2027
• Help contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals leading to greater community safety
• Salary band of $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation

About This Role

• Fixed Term, Full Time opportunity in Echuca until 13/09/2027
• Help contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals leading to greater community safety
• Salary band of $91,971 - $98,955 plus superannuation

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practicesthat reduce reoffendingandconnect individuals toprograms,servicesand 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 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

Contact

• Penelope Swanson – Manager Court Practice on 0409 516 270 OR [e-mail]

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.

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), 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).

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.

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.