Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: CCP4
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: DJCS/3341_FEB
About us
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, individuals who have committed serious sex and/or serious violent offences who receive post sentence supervision, and individuals on parole.
About the role
Parole and Specialist Case Managers (PSCMs) are responsible for delivering high quality case management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals who have committed violent and sex offences under correctional supervision. PSCMs will be responsible for ensuring that the nature of case management for high-risk individuals aligns with best practice initiatives, including managing clients using strengths-based case management approaches and dynamic risk assessment in line with the Correctional Practice Framework.
About you
PSCMs must demonstrate outstanding service user engagement and management skills, including excellent motivational interaction interviewing techniques and production of relevant plans and reports.
In addition, it is expected that the PSCM will possess excellent writing skills demonstrated through the ability to prepare Departmental and Ministerial briefings, general external correspondence and reports to key stakeholders. PSCMs will also be responsible for the meticulous management of CCS service user files.
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Why work with us?
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. 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 a lternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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.