Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $77,150 - $94,730
Grade: CYF2
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Gippsland
Reference: DJCS/YJ0683
Youth Justice, within the Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. Youth Justice is committed to the demonstration of the departmental values at all times; Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human rights.
About the role:
The Case Officer plays an important role by supporting young people on statutory orders to attend community service, build new skills and develop prosocial relationships that enhance community connections and employment opportunities. It also includes responding to mental health and family violence risk factors by conducting screens and assessments and promoting compliance with the order.
The successful applicant will be based in Morwell and will be required to travel across the Gippsland region as needed.
Key responsibilities include:
This role involves providing transport for young people to attend and participate in community service. As such a full driver's licence and employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) are mandatory for this role.
About you:
Case management experience in a related field and an ability to tailor your work with young people based on their age, gender, cultural background and other individual needs
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact Naomi Pankhurst – Team Manager on 0428 251 156 or [email protected].
Why work with us?
For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)
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, nationally coordinated criminal history (NCCHC) and misconduct checks. Additional checks may apply depending on the role, including VicRoads, driver's licence, medical, Working with Children and Declaration of Private Interests checks.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or application materials in an alternative format, please contact the person listed in this advertisement.
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.