Advanced Case Manager

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: Magistrates Court Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/MC0241SB This role provides client centred strengths based and solution-focused advanced case management support to clients who are participating in the ARC and CISP programs, supporting clients with a range of complex psychosocial needs. About Us Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal. About the Role In this role, you will be required to: Provide advanced case management to accused persons with a range of complex needs, with particular focus on supporting clients with complex disability and mental health support needs. Provide clinical and program advice to judiciary and other key stakeholders in ARC List and CISP hearings through regular Court attendance. Access, coordinate and monitor the delivery of a range of treatments and supports for clients, including housing, alcohol/drug treatment, family violence interventions and mental health treatment. Identify client risks and develop risk management and/or harm minimisation strategies in relation to these risks. Provide support to clients in a way that is responsive to and inclusive of their diverse needs and backgrounds. Support the identification and implementation of practice improvements that will enhance the quality of the program's response to clients with complex mental health and disability support needs. Prepare and present written court reports and provide advice or evidence to the Court, as required. Provide coaching and mentoring to case managers in relation to their case management of clients. Liaise, consult and negotiate with the judiciary, legal profession and court staff in relation to the management of clients within the court process and provide advice regarding the availability of appropriate services and programs. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current treatment and support options for clients with complex mental health and disability support needs. Actively reflect upon own practice and identify and participate in professional development opportunities. About You Do you have: Extensive experience in the assessment and case management of clients with complex mental health and/or disability support needs. Experience in mentoring or coaching health and/or social welfare staff. Detailed knowledge of the mental health and/or disability service system and demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships. Sound knowledge of evidenced informed practice models and frameworks for working with clients with complex family violence, disability, mental health and/or AOD needs, including motivational interviewing techniques. Excellent case formulation and written communication skills. How to apply Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application: Resume Other information CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. 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 by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak with a People Services Advisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr