Case Manager - Frankston

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Frankston; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC in Frankston is seeking a Case Manager in the Court Practice stream. The role applies evidence-based case management to individuals at medium risk of reoffending, engaging them with targeted interventions to reduce reoffending risk.

You will identify risk factors, motivate clients, and produce reports in line with guidelines while monitoring compliance with court orders. Collaboration in a small team is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience applying case management practices to individuals at medium risk of reoffending.
• Ability to produce detailed reports in line with guidelines.
• Motivate and influence individuals in the case management process.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Evidence-based practices

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC - Frankston VIC

• Ongoing, Full time opportunity in Frankston
• 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

• Kelly-Rosa Sinclair - Manager, Court Practice on 0428 228 *** 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.

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.

For further information on our benefits please follow the link

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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 itacompapply to our work.