Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager - Ballarat

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

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Ballarat is seeking an experienced Advanced Case Manager to oversee statutory supervision and coordinate services for youth subject to court orders. You will lead day-to-day case management for young people with complex needs and work with courts, policy, and health services to coordinate rehabilitative interventions.

You will support clients to enhance quality of life and community inclusion, develop and review service plans, and prepare reports and

Qualifications

• Experience in case management of youth with complex needs.
• Understanding of youth justice principles and legislation.
• Driver's licence and Working with Children Check mandatory.
• Ability to liaise with courts, mental health services and external stakeholders.

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 and health services and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence and maintain prescribed registers.
• Implement strategies to address offending behaviour and ensure compliance with statutory orders.

Skills

Advanced case management

Holistic client support

Interagency liaison

Report writing

Policy understanding

Court liaison

Job description

Ongoing, Full Time opportunity based in BallaratHelp promote opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the communitySalary range of $97,429 - $109,593 plus superannuationThe Youth Justice Service provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Koori Court and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders. Through supervision, offending related programs and linkages to appropriate support services, the youth justice service promotes opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.About the role:The Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager role is a senior case management position within the youth justice service, primarily responsible for the statutory supervision and coordination of services for young people subject to statutory court orders. The role requires high standards of case management practice, with particular experience in effectively coordinating the delivery of rehabilitative interventions for young people with complex needs at high risk of offending in the community.Key responsibilities include:Lead day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needsSupport clients by providing holistic support to increase young people's opportunities of enhanced quality of life and community inclusionImplement and review client service plans, programs and servicesLiaise with agencies such as courts, policy, mental health services and other internal and external stakeholdersPrepare reports, briefs and correspondence and maintenance of prescribed registersImplement strategies that address offending behaviour and encourage young people to comply with statutory ordersAbout you:An understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines developed for use by youth justice workers. Understanding of Children's Court practices and procedures or ability to obtain such knowledge.Advanced knowledge and skills relating to the case management of people with complex needs, requiring the highest level of supervision and support in the community to manage risks, relevant to their development, gender and cultural needsDemonstrates perseverance in achieving objectives and copes effectively with setbacks and problemsA full driver's licence and current employee Working with Children Check is mandatory for this role.For more details on the position please review the positions description attached or contact:Kate Stroud - Team Leader, Youth Justice on 0448 221 939 or [e-mail] 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.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications only require a resume. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.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.