Youth Justice Case Manager

4 weeks ago


Geelong, Australia Corrections Victoria Full time

Ongoing, full time position based in Geelong
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
- Contribute to community safety and rehabilitation of young people in the justice system
- Salary range: $72,721 - $89,292 plus superannuation

About us
The Youth Justice Team 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. The team promotes the personal development of young people and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
About the role
You will prepare Court and Youth Parole Board reports, develop Client Service Plans and attend court for client matters. You will also provide assessments, develop case plans/reports and advocate for the provision of support services.
To hear more about youth justice case management please see the video here
**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- A passion for contributing to the rehabilitation of young people in the justice system
- understanding of the youth justice system, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines
- knowledge of the principles of case management with the ability to utilise a range of assessments and interventions relevant to the background and needs of the young person
- empathy and cultural awareness including an appreciation of different cultures
- confidence in managing stakeholders, negotiating effectively to develop and implement solutions.

**Qualifications**:

- A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable.
- A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the state at short notice and outside business hours as required.
- A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

**For more details regarding this position, please contact**:

- Leah Martella - Youth Justice Team Manager on 0407 634 553

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.
For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)
**FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES**:
How 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.



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