- DURATION: Full time and part time positions available until June
30th 2027 -
First Nations People, LGBTIQ+ people, people with
disability, people of colour, public housing residents or people with a lived
experience are encouraged to apply
- DSS is committed to child safety and strictly
adheres to the Reportable Conduct Scheme for organisations. The safeguarding
and wellbeing of our clients is our core focus. All staff must undergo thorough
recruitment process including screening and providing evidence of current
Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
About the role
Drummond Street Services in partnership with Elizabeth
Morgan House, have been awarded the contract to deliver pre and post release
services to eligible women and trans and gender diverse people exiting prison.
Pre release support will be offered in Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and
Tarrengower Prison and post release support will be offered state-wide. The
Therapeutic Case Worker will work as part of the Pre and Post Release Services
Team, providing a range of integrated and targeted services across the Gippsland
and Hume Regions.
The service will take a holistic approach and work towards
improving the social and emotional wellbeing of people as a strategy to reduce
recidivism and incarceration. The service will be delivered by a
multi-disciplinary team of qualified and skilled practitioners, with and affirmative
employment and training framework for people with lived experience of the
criminal justice system.
The Therapeutic Case Worker, with support from the team,
will also provide secondary consultation, reflective practice, training and
co-work to other staff and programs across Drummond Street and the sector.
A highly competitive salary package plus salary sacrifice
opportunities will see you well remunerated.
Your responsibilities
- Deliver all pre and post release program activities in collaboration
with Elizabeth Morgan House across the Gippsland and Hume Region. - Provide a range of evidence-informed services by leading and
supporting practice in a transdisciplinary team environment to achieve positive
outcomes for pre and post release clients. - Provision coaching and mentoring to the Recovery Support
Workers with a focus on the development of service outcomes for clients and the
quality practice and performance management of staff individually and in teams. - In consultation with the client, develop and implement a
transition plan to build social and emotional wellbeing. - Ensure ongoing collaboration and coordination with Elizabeth
Morgan House practitioners and team. - Oversee risk and safety screening, ensure case coordination
planning, linkage to and the provision of intensive case management support for
higher risk cases. - Ensure accurate and timely data is recorded into all
required client record management systems. - In consultation with the client identify and make
appropriate referrals to other service providers. - Liaise with staff from Corrections Victoria at the
appropriate times along the pre and post release client journey. - Participate in the review of cases and case management
meetings with in-scope service sector organisations. - Liaise with internal and external services to maintain
relevant links and networks to strengthen the services delivered by the pre and
post release team.
About you
- Highly skilled and experienced therapeutic case worker
- Sound knowledge of public health approaches, the social
determinants, and impacts of justice system involvement - Understanding of and experience in working within a
therapeutic trauma counselling and recovery practice framework - A values-based and client focused approach to service
delivery informed by a demonstrated commitment to social justice issues.
Selection Criteria, all of the following must be addressed in your application
to be considered.
- Minimum degree level qualification in Social Work or equivalent
- A minimum of two years’ experience in case management and
equivalent experience in the social services sector - Highly skilled in working with justice involved people
experiencing multiple and complex needs - Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of
health and social and emotional wellbeing frameworks for individuals and
communities - Demonstrated understanding of the systemic issues and
challenges when working with justice involved women and trans and gender
diverse people - Demonstrated capacity to work within integrated,
collaborative and systemic approaches - Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and
sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal, LGBTIQA+
and culturally and linguistically diverse people and communities. - Ability to handle pressured situations with resourcefulness,
adaptability, and creative thinking - Capacity to work creatively, demonstrate initiative,
contribute ideas and be active in a supportive team environment
Application process
- Applications close at midnight on Sunday 20th November 2022
- All applications will be directed to our careers portal – Pre and Post Release Therapeutic Case Worker, Gippsland and Hume
- All applicants must include a resume with a cover letter
addressing all the key selection criteria for the position
Please contact Paula Fernandez Arias on 03 9663 6733 or [email protected] to
discuss your application