Fixed Term prospect based in WarragulHelp promote opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community
Salary range of $97,429 - $109,593 plus superannuation
The Youth Justice Service 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.
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
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
Key responsibilities
Lead day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs
Support clients by providing holistic support to increase young people's opportunities of enhanced quality of life and community inclusion
Implement and review client service plans, programs and services
Liaise with agencies such as courts,



policy, mental health services and other internal and external stakeholders
Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence and maintenance of prescribed registers
Implement strategies that address offending behaviour and encourage young people to comply with statutory orders
The position will be based in Warragul or Wonthaggi as negotiated but may be required to support other areas dependent on operational requirements
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 **** and associated policies and guidelines developed for use by youth justice workers.
Understanding of Children's Court practices and procedures or ability to obtain such knowledge.
Advanced knowledge and skills relating to the case management of people with complex needs, requiring the highest level of supervision and support in the community to manage risks, relevant to their development, gender and cultural needs
Demonstrates perseverance in achieving objectives and copes effectively with setbacks and problems




A full driver's licence and current employee Working with Children Check is mandatory for this role
For more details on the position please review the positions description attached or contact:Naomi Pankhurst - Team Manager on ************ or ******
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 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 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
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📌 Youth Justice Advanced Case Manager - Warragul (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria
📍 Victoria