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Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager - Wodonga

Department of Justice and Community Safety
Healesville Full-day Full-time

Description:

  • Fixed term, full time opportunity based in Wodonga for 6 months
  • Work with complex young people to promote rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community
  • Salary range of $91,836 - $103,302 plus superannuation

The 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.

This role will be predominately based in Wodonga, with a requirement to travel across the Hume region as necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs
  • Support clients by providing holistic support to increase young people's opportunities of enhanced quality of life and community inclusion
  • Implement and review client service plans, programs and services
  • Liaise with agencies such as courts, policy, mental health services and other internal and external stakeholders
  • Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence and maintenance of prescribed registers
  • Implement strategies that address offending behaviour and encourage young people to comply with statutory orders

About 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 needs
  • Demonstrates perseverance in achieving objectives and copes effectively with setbacks and problems

A 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:

  • Martin Ellemor - Regional General Manager on 0407 877 850 or via email at Martin.Ellemor@justice.vic.gov.au

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.

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 alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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

30 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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