Case Worker jobs in Victoria

• Ongoing, full-time position based in Morwell
• Salary range $63,968 - $76,951 plus superannuation
• Contribute to community safety and reducing recidivism in young people

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 offenders and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.

About the Role

This role is primarily responsible for the supervision of community work placements for young people subject to statutory orders. The position may also provide transport to young people for attendance at appointments, as required. Youth Justice Case Support Workers work closely with and report to the allocated Youth Justice Case Manager, who remains responsible for the statutory supervision of court orders.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working with complex young people in a community-based setting
• an awareness of the youth justice system, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines
• empathy and cultural awareness including an appreciation of different cultures
• confidence in managing stakeholders, negotiating effectively to develop and implement solutions.
• a full driver's licence.

For more details regarding this position, please contact:

Naomi Pankhurst - Team Manager Youth Justice on 0428251156 or Naomi.Pankhurst@justice.vic.gov.au

A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is also 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.

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.

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and more.

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 national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.