Forensic Disability Justice Coordinator

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Mildura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a Disability Justice Coordinator to support people with a disability in the criminal justice system by coordinating forensic disability supports and advocating across universal service systems.

You will help clients understand court processes, bail conditions, parole and orders, and coordinate interventions to reduce reoffending while improving quality of life and community safety; you will maximise NDIS access through NDIA liaison 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.

Job description

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a Disability Justice Coordinator to support people with a disability in the criminal justice system by coordinating forensic disability supports and advocating across universal service systems.

You will help clients understand court processes, bail conditions, parole and orders, and coordinate interventions to reduce reoffending while improving quality of life and community safety; you will maximise NDIS access through NDIA liaison and