- Ongoing, full-time position based in Shepparton
- Work in a team dedicated to helping people make positive changes to their lives
- Earn $97,955 - $111,142 per year (plus super) with yearly performance increases
Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connecting individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex and violent offences on post sentence supervision, and prisoners on parole.
About the role:
Advanced Practitioners within the court case management stream of CCS will manage a case load of predominately complex and high-risk individuals who have committed offences. This involves conducting risk assessments, preparing case plans, providing interventions, proactively challenging offending behaviours, addressing the underlying factors in offending whilst directing, and monitoring compliance with court order obligations. This role must also support individuals to successfully complete their court orders, while balancing risks to community safety.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage a caseload of predominately complex and high-risk individuals
- Motivate and influence staff in best case management practice
- Produce written reports with appropriate analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Apply sound judgement in the identification and assessment of individual risk
- Develop and maintain relationships with cross-government and community-based stakeholders
About you:
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of best practice case management frameworks including managing clients with complex presentations and conducting risk and needs assessments in a human services context.
- Ability to implement theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
- Demonstrated understanding and capability in leading, managing and developing staff responsible for operational service delivery
- Pays attention to words, expression and body language; recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:
- Manzour Ali - Manager, Court Practice on 0447 646 564 or via email at [email protected]
Why work with us?
- A fair salary
- Generous leave entitlements
- Transparent performance framework
- Employee Wellbeing support
- Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
- Secondments and promotions
- Click here to read more about our benefits
- Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS
How to apply
Please 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, national police checks 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.
