Post Release Case Worker

**Are you committed to improving reintegration outcomes for men who are released from prison?**:
**Do you have excellent case management and coordination skills and an ability to develop positive stakeholder **relationships?**:
***Competitive annual salary of $96,997 + Super is on offer**:
**About The GEO Group Australia**:
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**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, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before. In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.

To learn more about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here.

**About the Opportunity**:
The Post Release Case worker will provide support to clients who have exited Ravenhall Correctional Centre. Based at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre, Post Release Case Workers will work proactively with clients undertaking a case management and coordination function to assist them to implement Individual Reintegration Plans thereby facilitating successful transition to community living.

The position will work collaboratively with other GEO and Alliance Partner staff and is also responsible for developing and maintaining a network of statewide community service providers and referral sources to assist and support clients to successfully reintegrate.

As the Post-Release Case Worker you will:

- Provide effective case management and coordination for clients accessing GEO’S Community Reintegration Centre.
- Engage collaboratively with GEO Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services and Alliance Partner staff to maximise engagement of clients in relevant programs and services.
- Support the CRC Manager to continue to identify and develop programs that effectively address the reintegration needs of prisoners and enhance and support their positive engagement with families and communities.
- Deliver CRC programs and services and provide crisis support and referrals where required.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including community providers in order to maximise reintegration outcomes for men accessing the Centre.
- Provide front of house support at the CRC as required including managing the reception desk, communication from clients and liaising with colleagues in relation to scheduling of resources.
- Monitor and record data relating to Key Performance Indicators.
- Work location will be at Geo Group's Bridge Centre -Located at 548, Bridge Road, Richmond, VIC 3121.

**Your Skills & Experience**:
To be successful in the role of Post Release Case Worker you will have:

- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare, Human Services or other relevant fields.
- Demonstrated knowledge of research and evidence related to positive resettlement and reintegration outcomes for people released from prison.
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients with complex needs such as Acquired Brain Injury, Homelessness, Mental Health and Substance Use Issues.
- Ability to coordinate access to and/or deliver programs and services relevant to the reintegration needs of men who have been released from prison.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships and networks to facilitate positive outcomes for clients.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate various information management systems.
- Extensive experience in reintegration needs for the men at the Centre as well as post release supports
- A thorough understanding of Community organisations that assist with men returning to the community in Melbourne and Regional areas

**About the Benefits**:
Offering a competitive salary of $96,997 plus superannuation, joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their famili