Specialist Case Worker

• Maintain a secure and safe environment for the benefit of residents, staff and the community
• Casual Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• Located at the Corella Place is a Transitional Accommodation Facility

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Specialist Case Worker to provide a critical role at/within Post Sentence Branch - Corella Place.

About the Business Unit

The Post Sentence Branch, within the Community Operations Offender Services Division of Corrections Victoria, provides central oversight and governance of the post sentence scheme and offenders subject to post sentence orders. The Serious Offenders Act provides the legal framework for a residential treatment facility where a court may order supervised offenders to reside.

Located near the rural city of Ararat in south-west Victoria, Corella Place is a Transitional Accommodation Facility that is staffed 24/7 to enhance the protection of the community by providing accommodation for sex offenders when suitable accommodation elsewhere in the community is not available.

About the Role

Specialist Case Workers are responsible to supervise and monitor high risk, high profile and high needs sex offenders applying tact, sound judgement and practical problem solving skills. SCWs are responsible for maintaining the good order and security of the facility, including conducting searches and responding to incidents.

Some of your duties will include:

• Maintain a secure and safe environment for the benefit of residents, staff and the community including conducting searches and security checks and exercising specific delegations and functions as detailed in relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Accompanying residents on outings, giving lawful directions to residents as required, and observe and report on order compliance and progress relating to individual case management goals.
• Play an active role in developing and maintaining a culture that supports rehabilitation and transition and reflects the Corella Place Mission Statement.
• Collaborate with Specialist Case Managers (SCMs) to co-case manage residents, reinforce case goals and encourage appropriate interactions and pro-social living skills.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to create a safe and rehabilitative environment for residents and apply pro-social role modelling.
• Capacity to understand and apply relevant legislation, procedures, guidelines and policies within the criminal justice system of Victoria.
• Ability to proactively respond to the complex needs of residents through a responsive, tailored and flexible support approach.

Qualifications/requirements

• Applicants with a qualification and/or relevant experience.
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence is required.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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.