• Ongoing and Fixed Term opportunities based in Melbourne’s West
• Contribute to community safety and rehabilitation of young people in the Justice System
• Salary banding of $74,903 - $91,971 plus superannuation plus yearly performance increases

ABOUT US

The Youth Justice Team provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children’s Court, Children’s Koori Court, and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders. The team promotes the personal development of young people and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable. Other tertiary qualifications at Diploma level or above will be considered only if they include units of study in case management/casework practice and have had supervised practical work placements.
• 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:

• Natasha Rinaldi - A/Team Manager Youth Justice on 0427 990 498 or via email at Natasha.Rinaldi@justice.vic.gov.au

ABOUT THE ROLE

Youth Justice are currently recruiting multiple full time Case Managers based in Melbourne’s West Metro Region. Case Managers supervise and provide support to young people subject to Youth Justice Court orders. You will prepare Court and Youth Parole Board reports, develop Client Service Plans and attend court for client matters. You will also provide assessments, develop case plans/reports and advocate for the provision of support services.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A passion for contributing to the rehabilitation of young people in the justice system
• understanding of the youth justice system, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines
• knowledge of the principles of case management with the ability to utilise a range of assessments and interventions relevant to the background and needs of the young person
• empathy and cultural awareness including an appreciation of different cultures
• confidence in managing stakeholders, negotiating effectively to develop and implement solutions