Court Support Services Case Manager

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Court Services Victoria

**Salary**: $83,333 - $89,661

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: VG/MC0212H
- Opportunities for career development across the Court
- Great experience to be a part of abe apart of a multidisciplinary team where no two days are the same

**About us**

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority, and has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, equating to approximately 90 per cent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year. The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

**About the role**

MCV has an exciting opportunity as a CISP Case Manager based within the South East Melbourne region for an ongoing fulltime roving case manager based at our South East Melbourne courts. Case Managers are integral members of the Court Support Services (CSS) team delivering high quality case management to clients with complex needs who are involved with the Court system. Working within the Court environment, you will provide our clients with support to address the issues that are contributing to their offending behaviours. This role provides case management support to people on bail with a range of complex needs who are participating in the CISP program.

**About you**
- Tertiary qualification (minimum Diploma level highly desirable) related to case management practice with forensic clients; such as social work, psychology, welfare, drug and alcohol or another related field and/or relevant experience.
- Experience providing a case management support taking a holistic, strengths-based and collaborative approach.
- Knowledge of how to engage with clients through assessment and treatment planning to develop a person centred individual support plan.
- Can ensure clear communication, documentation, information security and confidentiality.
- Able to work with diversity in a way that displays respect and cultural sensitivity and ensuring that services are delivered in a way that is family/person-centred, and responsive to and inclusive of the diverse needs and backgrounds of all clients.
- Experience preparing reports on client progress and can effectively speak to your work in a court setting. In return, CSS offers a unique opportunity to develop your case management skills within a supportive team environment

You will be provided with ongoing professional development opportunities and be part of a court-based team committed to supporting people on bail to make changes in their lives.

**How to apply**
- resume
- a short covering letter

For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.

**Other Information**:
Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits.

CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.