Senior Community-Based Youth Justice Case Manager

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria in Ballarat is seeking a Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager. This senior role focuses on statutory supervision and coordinating services for young people subject to court orders, with emphasis on complex needs and high risk of reoffending.

You will lead day-to-day case management, liaise with courts, health services and other stakeholders, develop client service plans, and support rehabilitation opportunities to reduce crime in the

Qualifications

• Understanding of the youth justice system and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies for youth justice workers.
• Experience coordinating rehabilitative interventions for youths with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs.
• Support clients by providing holistic support to improve quality of life and community inclusion.
• Implement and review client service plans, programs and services.
• Liaise with courts, policy, mental health services and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence and maintain registers.
• Implement strategies addressing offending behaviour and compliance with statutory orders.

Skills

Youth justice understanding

Children Court procedures

Case management of complex needs

Risk assessment

Reporting and liaison

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria in Ballarat is seeking a Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager. This senior role focuses on statutory supervision and coordinating services for young people subject to court orders, with emphasis on complex needs and high risk of reoffending.

You will lead day-to-day case management, liaise with courts, health services and other stakeholders, develop client service plans, and support rehabilitation opportunities to reduce crime in the