Disability Justice Navigator

Victorian Government; Mildura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Victoria is seeking a Disability Justice Coordinator to support people with disability within the criminal justice system. You will assess needs, coordinate forensic disability supports, and advocate across services to reduce reoffending and improve quality of life.

You will help navigate court processes, bail conditions, and access NDIA supports, working with NDIA and providers to address forensic disability needs while ensuring safety and

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support and services for clients involved in the justice system according to the allocation by the team leader by providing a comprehensive approach to decreasing the likelihood of the client reoffending.
• This coordination role includes complex and advanced assessments, implementing and reviewing justice based plans and reports, as well as goal-setting, monitoring progress, and referrals.
• Operate as required by legislation and departmental standards and exercise the appropriate authorities and legal delegations pursuant to relevant legislation and other specific delegations and functions. This includes the implementation review of justice related plans, programs and services and ensure an appropriate standard of care, supervision, safety and support is provided.

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Victoria is seeking a Disability Justice Coordinator to support people with disability within the criminal justice system. You will assess needs, coordinate forensic disability supports, and advocate across services to reduce reoffending and improve quality of life.

You will help navigate court processes, bail conditions, and access NDIA supports, working with NDIA and providers to address forensic disability needs while ensuring safety and