Youth Justice Case Manager - Ballarat | Western - Ballarat

Job Description

• Ongoing, full time opportunity based in Ballarat
• Help promote opportunities for young people that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community
• Salary range of $72,721 - $89,292 plus superannuation

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.

About the Role:

Case Managers supervise and provide support to client's subject to Youth Justice court orders. The position ensures that all cases are managed to a high standard. Through supervision, offending related programs and linkages to appropriate support services, the Youth Justice Service promotes opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs
• Provide holistic support to increase young people's opportunities of enhanced quality of life and community inclusion
• Implementation and review client service plans, programs and services

Follow the link below to learn more about working in Youth Justice Community

Shannons Story - Youth Justice Case Manager

About you:

•  An understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.
• An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines developed for use by youth justice workers.
• An understanding of the principles of case management and case work and being able to utilise a range of assessment and interventions relevant to the age, gender, developmental stage, and cultural background and offending related needs of the young person.
• Demonstrates an interest in and an appreciation of a range of different cultures and actively seeks to understand and effectively address the issues and views of others

A full driver's licence and Working with Children Check (WWCC) is mandatory for this role.

For more details on the position please review the positions description attached or contact:

• Sarah McMahon on 0437756454 or via sarah.a.mcmahon@Justice.vic.gov.au

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.

You can learn more about what we can offer at the Department of Justice here; Careers | Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant 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.

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