Specialist Case Manager - Dandenong

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks Specialist Case Managers to provide high‑quality case management for individuals on court‑ordered supervision who have committed serious violence and sex offences. The role is based in Dandenong with travel across Cranbourne and Pakenham as required.

You will interview, assess, refer and direct individuals to programs, prepare detailed reports for stakeholders, and use monitoring equipment and home visits to ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Specialist Case Managers deliver high quality case management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals on correctional supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interview, assess, refer and direct individuals on parole to attend programs.
• Prepare and coordinate high quality reports to external and internal stakeholders.
• Undertake the use of electronic monitoring equipment and conduct home visits.

Job description

Ongoing, Full Time position based in Dandenong Support community safety by proactively engaging and providing case management for clients on supervision orders who have committed serious violence and sex offencesSalary range $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending andconnecting individuals to programs,servicesand community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, and individuals who have committed serious sex and or serious violent offences who receive post sentence supervision and people on parole.

About the role

Specialist Case Managers (SCMs) are responsible for delivering high quality case management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals sentenced for serious sex and/or serious violent offences under correctional supervision. SCMs will be responsible for ensuring that the nature of serious client management aligns with best practice initiatives, including managing individuals using strengths-based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment in line with Victoria's Correctional Practice Framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Interview, assess, refer and direct individuals on parole to attend various programs
• Prepare and co-ordinate high quality reports to external and internal stakeholders
• Undertake the use of electronic monitoring equipment and conduct home visits

This position is primarily based in Dandenong, with travel required across Cranbourne and Pakenham as needed to meet operational requirements.

About you

The case management role will necessitate that SCMs demonstrate outstanding client engagement and management skills, including excellent motivational interaction interviewing techniques and production of relevant plans and reports. In addition, it is expected that the SCM will possess excellent writing skills demonstrated through the ability to prepare Departmental and Ministerial briefings, general external correspondence and reports to key stakeholders. SCMs will also be responsible for the meticulous management of CCS client files.

Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk is particularly advantageous.

Why work with us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Child Safe Statement of Commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.