Case Manager - Bendigo

Job Description

About This Role Ongoing, full time position based in Bendigo Help contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals leading to greater community safety Comprehensive training and career development offered CCP3 Salary: $86,691 - $93,275 plus superannuation About Us Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending and connect individuals to programs, services and community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, people who have committed serious sex offences on post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole. About The Role Case Managers in the Court Practice stream are responsible for applying evidence-based case management practices to individuals at medium or high risk of reoffending. This role is required to utilise case management practices to actively engage individuals and ensure responsive, targeted interventions to assist in reducing their risk of reoffending. Key Responsibilities Include Identify and evaluate factors that relate to individual offending behaviour Motivate and influence individuals in the case management process Produce detailed reports and other standard documents in line with procedural guidelines Monitor individual's compliance against order requirements To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in dealing with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours Understanding of case management practices relating to complex individuals Practices modelling pro-social behaviours and motivates those around them Pays attention to words, expression and body language; Recognises behaviours that promote a culture of inclusion A relevant qualification in social work, law, human services, criminal justice or criminology, or experience in court advice, assessments or prosecutions is also desirable. For More Details Regarding These Positions, Please Contact Penny Swanson – Manager, Court Practice on 0409 516 270 or at Why work with us? At The Department Of Justice And Community Safety, We Provide Every Person With The Means To Achieve Their Potential Through Ongoing Learning And Development Opportunities In a Diverse, Equitable And Supportive Environment. In Addition, We Provide: A fair salary Generous leave entitlements Transparent performance framework Employee Wellbeing support Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career Secondments and promotions Click here to read more about our benefits Read about how you will be supported in your role with CCS For Internal VPS Employees For all VPS employees, due to the new JSE policy, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. How To Apply Please click the Apply button at the bottom of 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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr