Disability Justice Navigator & Client Support Lead

Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing; Sale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Disability Justice Coordinator supports people with a disability involved in the criminal justice system by assessing and coordinating forensic disability supports based on their needs, risks and goals. The role advocates for access to services through universal systems and works with teams to reduce reoffending and improve quality of life.

You will liaise with NDIA and other providers to maximise the client’s access to the NDIS, while complying with legislation and departmental standards

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.

Job description

The Disability Justice Coordinator supports people with a disability involved in the criminal justice system by assessing and coordinating forensic disability supports based on their needs, risks and goals. The role advocates for access to services through universal systems and works with teams to reduce reoffending and improve quality of life.

You will liaise with NDIA and other providers to maximise the client’s access to the NDIS, while complying with legislation and departmental standards