Therapeutic Case Worker

• Part time (0.8 FTE) until 30 June 2026 – Parental Leave(SCHADS 5)
• Hybrid arrangement - 1 day a week work from home
• Some travel required
• First Nations People, LGBTIQA+ people, people with
  disability, people of colour, public housing residents or people with a lived
  experience are encouraged to apply
• DS is committed to child safety and strictly adheres to the
  Reportable Conduct Scheme for organisations. The safeguarding and wellbeing of
  our clients is our core focus. All staff must undergo a thorough recruitment
  process including screening and providing evidence of current Working With
  Children Check and National Police Check.

About the role

Drummond Street Services (DS) in partnership with Elizabeth
Morgan House, have been awarded the contract to deliver pre and post release
services to eligible women and trans and gender diverse people exiting prison.
Pre-release support will be offered in Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and
Tarrengower Prison, and post release support will be offered state-wide. The
Therapeutic Case Worker will work as part of the Pre and Post Release Services
Team, providing a range of integrated and targeted services.

The service will take a holistic approach and work towards
improving the social and emotional wellbeing of people as a strategy to reduce
recidivism and incarceration.  The
service will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of qualified and skilled
practitioners, with and affirmative employment and training framework for
people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

The Therapeutic Case Worker, with support from the team,
will also provide secondary consultation, reflective practice, training and
co-work to other staff and programs across Drummond Street and the sector.

Your responsibilities

• Deliver all pre and post release program activities in
  collaboration with Elizabeth Morgan House.
• Provide a range of evidence-informed services by leading and
  supporting practice in a transdisciplinary team environment to achieve positive
  outcomes for pre and post release clients.
• Provision of coaching and mentoring to the Lived Experience
  Workers with a focus on the development of service outcomes for clients and the
  quality practice and performance management of staff individually and in teams.
• In consultation with the client, develop and implement a
  transition plan to build social and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure ongoing collaboration and coordination with Elizabeth
  Morgan House practitioners and team.
• Oversee risk and safety screening, ensure case coordination
  planning, linkage to and the provision of intensive case management support for
  higher risk cases.
• Ensure accurate and timely data is recorded into all
  required client record management systems.
• In consultation with the client, identify and make
  appropriate referrals to other service providers.
• Liaise with staff from Corrections Victoria at the
  appropriate times along the pre and post release client journey.
• Liaise with internal and external services to maintain
  relevant links and networks to strengthen the services delivered by the pre and
  post release team.

About you

• Highly skilled and experienced case worker
• Sound knowledge of public health approaches, the social
  determinants, and impacts of justice system involvement
• Understanding of and experience in working within a
  therapeutic trauma counselling and recovery practice framework
• A values-based and client focused approach to service
  delivery informed by a demonstrated commitment to social justice issues.

Selection Criteria:  All
of the following must be addressed in your application to be considered.

• Minimum degree level qualification in Social Work or
  equivalent
• A minimum of two years' experience in case management and equivalent
  experience in the social services sector
• Highly skilled in working with justice involved people
  experiencing multiple and complex needs
• Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of
  health and social and emotional wellbeing frameworks for individuals and
  communities
• Demonstrated understanding of the systemic issues and
  challenges when working with justice involved women and trans and gender
  diverse people
• Demonstrated capacity to work within integrated,
  collaborative and systemic approaches
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and
  sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal, LGBTIQA+
  and culturally and linguistically diverse people and communities.
• Ability to handle pressured situations with resourcefulness,
  adaptability, and creative thinking
• Capacity to work creatively, demonstrate initiative,
  contribute ideas and be active in a supportive team environment

Please review the position description which outlines the
full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria via our website

Application process

• Applications close on Sunday 9 November 2025
• All applications will be directed to our careers portal
  - Pre and Post Release Therapeutic Case Worker (Parental Leave)
• All applicants must include a resume and with a cover letter
  addressing all the key selection criteria for the position
• Suitable applicants that apply before the closing date will
  be offered an interview

Applicants shortlisted for an interview will be required to
provide certified or original evidence of their qualifications during the
interview process

Please contact Fernanda Santos on 9663
6733 or 
using the subject line: Therapeutic Case Worker - Pre and Post Release (Parental Leave)