Assessment and Referral Practitioner, Melbourne - Court Services Victoria

Court Services Victoria

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD

Job type:
Full time / 01 May 2023 to 29 February 2024

Organisation:
Court Services Victoria

Salary:
$83,333 - $89,661

Occupation:
Legal

Reference:
VG/MC0111

Full Time (fixed term) VPS 3.2 position.
Exciting opportunity to develop assessment and case planning skills in a multidisciplinary team across multiple prison locations in Metropolitan Melbourne
Ongoing training and development opportunities

About us

The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority, and has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state.

The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, equating to approximately 90 per cent of all cases that come before Victorian courts each year.

The Court aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.

About the role

This role undertakes assessments and brief, post-release case planning to people on remand who present with a range of complex needs to support their transition back into the community.

In this role you will:

Provide assessment and brief, postrelease case planning to people on remand with multiple risks and needs.
Identify client risks and develop risk management and/or harm minimisation strategies in relation to these risks.
Access, coordinate and monitor the delivery of a range of treatments and supports for clients, including housing, alcohol/drug treatment, family violence interventions and mental health treatment.
You will be based at a metropolitan based Prison travel to other prisons in the region or other CSS locations may be required

About you

Tertiary qualification (minimum Diploma level highly desirable) related to case management practice with forensic clients; such as social work, psychology, welfare, drug and alcohol or another related field and/or relevant experience.
Assessment, Referral and Case Planning experience in engaging and working with clients with complex needs
Demonstrated ability at building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders
Strong team player with effective communication skills and a flexible approach

How to apply
- resume
- a short covering letter

For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.

Other Information:

Court Services Victoria (CSV) is the employer of staff at all Victorian courts and tribunals, the Judicial College of Victoria, and the Judicial Commission of Victoria.

CSV offers a wide range of legal and non-legal career options as well as attractive employee benefits.

CSV is committed to building a diverse workforce, inclusive culture, providing a safe and respectful workplace and has zero tolerance for violence against women.

We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.