Parole and Specialist Case Manager - Ballarat

2d ago , from Corrections Victoria Prison Officer Positions

- Fixed Term,Full Timeopportunity based inBallarat
- Support community safety by proactively motivating and engaging prisoners on parole and supervision orders
- Salary range$100,894 - $114,476plus superannuation

About us

Community Correctional Services (CCS) contributes to the safety of the community by applying practices that reduce reoffending andconnecting individuals to programs,servicesand community. CCS provides management of individuals on court orders, and individuals who have committed serious sex and or serious violent offences who receive post sentence supervision and prisoners on parole.

About the role

Parole and Specialist Case Managers (PSCMs)are responsible for deliveringhigh qualitycase management to a caseload of the highest priority individuals who have committed violent and sex offences under correctional supervision. PSCMs willbe responsible forensuring that the nature of serious offender management aligns with best practice initiatives, including managing clients using strengths-based case management approaches and agile risk assessment in line withtheCorrectional Practice Framework.

The case management role willnecessitatethat PSCMs demonstrate outstanding service user engagement and management skills, including excellent motivational interaction interviewing techniques and production of relevant plans and reports.

About you

In addition, it is expected that the PSCM willpossessexcellent writing skillsdemonstratedthrough the ability to prepare Departmental and Ministerial briefings, general externalcorrespondenceand reportsto key stakeholders. PSCMs will alsobe responsible forthe meticulous management of CCS service user files.





- Knowledge of best practice case management frameworks and theoretical concepts to reduce risk and maximise individual outcomes.
- Relevant qualification in social work, psychology or a related human services discipline (preferred) or criminal justice, criminology (desirable).
- Ability to communicate with a range of individuals and backgrounds and apply sound professional judgement whenrequired.

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,equitableand supportive environment.

We look for people who are prepared to do theirvery bestin line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit,trainand develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

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

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 kindimpactingchildren and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, childabuseand 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 areimpactedby our work.

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

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📌 Parole and Specialist Case Manager - Ballarat
🏢 Corrections Victoria
📍 Ballarat