Forensic Disability Justice Navigator

Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing seeks a Disability Justice Coordinator to support people with disabilities involved in the criminal justice system. You will assess needs, coordinate forensic disability supports based on risks and goals, and advocate for additional services through universal service systems, aiming to maximise access to the NDIS via liaison with the NDIA.

You will help clients understand court processes, bail conditions, parole, and orders, 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

The Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing seeks a Disability Justice Coordinator to support people with disabilities involved in the criminal justice system. You will assess needs, coordinate forensic disability supports based on risks and goals, and advocate for additional services through universal service systems, aiming to maximise access to the NDIS via liaison with the NDIA.

You will help clients understand court processes, bail conditions, parole, and orders, and