Case Manager - Ringwood

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

Job summary

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections in Ringwood, VIC is seeking Case Managers in the Court Practice stream to apply evidence-based case management practices to individuals at medium risk of reoffending. You will engage individuals, develop targeted interventions and produce detailed reports to support risk reduction.

Work in a small, supportive team within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, with opportunities for professional development and commitment to child-safe practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence when engaging individuals.
• Builds positive working relationships within a small, close-knit team.
• Understanding of case management practices relating to complex individuals.
• Proficient in producing detailed reports and standard documents.

Responsibilities

• 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 per guidelines.
• Monitor individuals' compliance against order requirements.

Skills

Assertiveness

Relationship building

Case management knowledge

Reporting ability

Job description

Corrections Victoria Community Corrections – Ringwood VIC

$91,971 - $98,955 a year

Full time, Permanent

21h ago , from Corrections Victoria Community Corrections

• 2 x Ongoing, Full Time opportunity in Ringwood
• 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 practice that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and people 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

For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:

Zoe Watson – Manager, Court Practice on 0458 686 *** 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.

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.

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.