Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager - West Metro Job posted: 05/09/2024 Job type: Full time / 12 Months Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety Occupation: Community Services Reference: DJCS/1981_SEP24 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
About the Role The Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager role is a senior case management position within the youth justice service, primarily responsible for the statutory supervision and coordination of services for young people subject to statutory court orders.
The role requires high standards of case management practice, with particular experience in effectively coordinating the delivery of rehabilitative interventions for young people with complex needs at high risk of offending in the community.
Please note this role will be required to work across both the Sunshine and Werribee locations.
About You To be successful in this role you will have: Strong knowledge and experience in case management practice with experience in coordinating rehabilitative interventions for young people with complex needs at high risk of offending in the community.
Understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program including the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Flexibility in working within a dynamic and evolving operating model.
Qualifications A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable.
A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the state at short notice and outside business hours as required.
A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant.
Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
For more details regarding this position, please contact: Jessica Hallett – Youth Justice Team Manager on 0409 538 432 How to Apply Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening.
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.
We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with.
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