Nexus Case Manager

**Committed to enhancing reintegration outcomes for men post-release from incarceration.**:
**Proficient in delivering outstanding case management and coordination skills, coupled with the capacity to foster positive stakeholder relationships.**:
**Full-Time salar**y $94,000 to $104,000 plus**superannuation.**:
**About Ravenhall Correctional Centre**

**Ravenhall** is Victoria’s largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit and a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex people in our care with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

With a key focus on offenders who are Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, they have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Through investment in opportunities for people in our care to engage in work, education and programs, prisoners are not only held safely and securely but given every chance to turn their lives around. Issues behind much of the crime in our communities - such as violent attitudes, anti-social behaviours and the abuse of drugs and alcohol - are addressed through innovative programs and interventions. At the same time helping the people in our care with day-to-day challenges such as gaining and holding down employment and finding a suitable place to live also help prevent a return to crime.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, GEO HealthCare Plus, The Y, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe. Together, Ravenhall provides an integrated service system that collaboratively brings about lasting positive change in the lives of the men in our care pre
- and post-release. Through these partnerships the objective of Safer Victorian Communities is achieved.

**About The Bridge Centre**

The Bridge Centre is a support facility that offers men the opportunity to continue their rehabilitation journey outside of prison with the support of a team of specialist post-release case-managers and community partners. It’s the first facility of its kind in Australia.

The Bridge Centre is a Community Reintegration Centre that supports clients transitioning into the community. A team of specialist Post-Release Case Workers provide ongoing case-management support across the breadth of individual reintegration needs.

Clients who were engaging with a clinician and/or community agency whilst at Ravenhall Correctional Centre, also receive the opportunity to continue their engagement post-release.

**About the Opportunity**

The Nexus Case Manager provides intensive pre-release and post
- release case-management support. During the pre-release phase Case Managers work proactively with the men to understand their reintegration needs, develop supportive case-management relationships, and coordinate development of an Individual Reintegration and Support Plan.

Post-release the Case Manager provides up to three months of assertive and intensive outreach support, maintaining regular contact to ensure effective community engagement and attendance at support services in line with reintegration and support plan.

The Nexus Case Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a network of state-wide community service providers and referral sources to assist and support clients to successfully reintegrate.

This position is located at multiple locations including, Ravenhall Correctional Centre at 97 Riding Boundary Rd, Ravenhall, VIC 3023 and GEO’S Community Reintegration Centre. Level 1/548 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121.The position will also provide outreach assistance in the community including attendance at community correctional services and community based organisations as required. Interstate travel may be required.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Develop professional and collaborative case-management relationships with prisoners and their families (or other support network) in order to facilitate positive community reintegration outcomes.
- Work with client’s pre-release to collaboratively develop their Individual Reintegration and Support Plan identifying needs and support that will promote successful rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.
- Complete assessments, plans and referrals within expected timeframes.
- Coordinate and support clients to implement their Individual Reintegration and Support Plans post-release including assistance with housing, educatio