Forensic Disability Navigator

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC Footscray is seeking a Disability Justice Coordinator to support people with disabilities in the criminal justice system. You will assess and coordinate forensic disability supports based on needs, risks and goals while advocating for additional services through universal systems.

You will help clients understand court processes, bail conditions, parole orders and coordinate access to interventions to reduce reoffending and improve quality of

Qualifications

• Accountabilities include: coordinate support and services for clients involved in the justice system to reduce reoffending.
• Perform complex and advanced assessments, develop and review justice-based plans and reports, set goals, monitor progress and refer as needed.
• Comply with legislation and departmental standards, exercise delegations, and review justice-related plans and services to ensure safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support and services for clients involved in the justice system according to team allocation.
• Include complex assessments, justice-based plans, goal-setting and referrals.
• Operate under legislation and departmental delegations to ensure care, supervision, safety and support.

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC Footscray is seeking a Disability Justice Coordinator to support people with disabilities in the criminal justice system. You will assess and coordinate forensic disability supports based on needs, risks and goals while advocating for additional services through universal systems.

You will help clients understand court processes, bail conditions, parole orders and coordinate access to interventions to reduce reoffending and improve quality of