Temporary Case Management Officer - Mannus, Australia - NSW Department of Communities and Justice

NSW Department of Communities and Justice
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
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Mannus, Australia

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Corrective Services NSW- Location: Mannus, NSW, AU, 2653- Req ID: 61937Temporary Case Management Officer - Mannus Correctional Centre - CSNSW

Applications close 6th August 2023
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A role that benefits the community by reducing reoffending:


  • 2x Temporary positions for up to 12 months:
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Industry leading training and career development:


  • Generous leave entitlements including flex leave:
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Salary of $89, $98,982.00pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation, annual leave loading, and environmental allowance for Correctional Centres

About the Company


The Department of Communities and Justice delivers legal, court and supervision services to the people of NSW by managing courts and justice services, implementing programs to reduce crime and re offending, managing custodial and community-based correctional services, protecting rights and community standards and advising on law reform and legal matters.


Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety.

It serves a key function of the NSW Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.


About the Role
Case Managers work with inmates in a custodial environment in Correctional Centres. They are responsible for the case management of inmates utilising evidence-based practice and assessments. These are designed to maximise opportunities for intervention to address criminogenic, education and wellbeing needs, and to reduce reoffending.

Case managers maintain strong relationships with other stakeholders across CSNSW, who are also engaged with the inmates, to ensure a holistic approach to intervention is undertaken.


Training

Successful applicants will be required to complete the following provided training:

  • Six-week Primary and Certificate IV block training delivered by Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy in Eastwood, either face to face or online.
  • Certificate IV in Correctional Practices if not already obtained with CSNSW.
  • Critical training in security, work safe procedures and other job specific training.
Reporting directly to the Senior Case Management Officer, Case Managers:

  • Manage a case load of up to 50 inmates with varying needs and risk
  • Develop holistic case plans in collaboration with inmates to reduce their risk of reoffending
  • Make referrals to programs, education, employment and services within Corrective Services
  • Utilise evidencebased assessments in working with inmates, and
  • Collaborate with other CSNSW stakeholders to ensure case plan goals are met.
Please click here for the Role Description for further details on the Essential Requirements.


About you

  • You are resilient with excellent communication and written skills and are motivated to make a difference.
  • You ideally, understand the correctional environment and have knowledge of working with people in custody, or are willing to learn.
  • Great people come from all walks of life and at CSNSW we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive workforce which reflects the community we serve.

Job Notes:

Part of the assessment process includes additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013.


Closing date:11.59pm AEST - 6th August 2023**A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. If a vacancy arises in your preferred location during this time, you may be contacted and asked to attend the location to meet the manager. From there a final decision will be made regarding whether to activate the talent pool. Offers are based on location preference, capabilities, knowledge and experience.

  • If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments at DCJ, please visit our _Careers site_._
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