4x Ongoing, full time positions based in Melbourne CBD Help contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals leading to greater community safety Salary band of $94,591 - $106,401 plus superannuation plus yearly increases The Youth Justice Service is responsible for supervision and case management of young people between 12 and 21 years of age who have committed offences and been made subject to supervised bail, supervised community orders, or youth parole. About the role: The Youth Justice Court Advice Service (YJCAS) provides advice to courts and others in criminal proceedings involving young people. The Youth Justice Court Advice worker forms part of the Youth Justice Court Advice Service (YJCAS) – representing Youth Justice, provide advice to the court and stakeholders, and delivering assessments and interventions when required. Key responsibilities include: Providing timely written and verbal advice to the Court, ensuring all advice is accurate and aligned with legislation and Youth Justice policy. Supporting clients with complex needs by providing holistic and comprehensive services to increase their opportunities of enhanced quality of life, community inclusion and rehabilitative prospects. This includes, case management, undertaking complex assessments, writing reports, leading a care team, implementing and reviewing plans and goal setting, monitoring progress, advocacy, referrals and other activities as required. Communicating respectfully with young people their families, clearly explaining court processes, legislation, departmental policies and procedures, using trauma-informed and culturally safe practices. About you: A relevant qualification in either social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology, or criminal justice (desirable). Demonstrated case management work experience in a related field (desirable). A full driver's licence is required due to the need to travel across the Division 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. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact: Bridget McGeoch on 0408 648 713 or via email at bridget.mcgeoch@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. 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. For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au) 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.
