Organisation : VACRO
Location : VIC Regional (Castlemaine)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 29 May, 2017
About the organisation
VACRO is a non-government, non-denominational organisation providing support and information for individuals charged with a criminal offence, offenders, and their families. VACRO also provides leadership, education, training and research on the justice system for the community.
About the role
* Prison based role at Loddon Prison Precinct, Castlemaine
* 2 days a week until 30 June 2018
* Generous salary packaging
The Opportunity
Working within correctional facilities, you will assess clients with diverse and complex needs nearing their exit from prison as well as plan and facilitate small group and individual sessions designed to support reintegration. An ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships coupled with timely recording of data will be essential to your success in this role. Clients may include female prisoners, Serious Violent or Sex Offender (SVoSO) prisoners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners.
Key Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other relevant fields
* Experience working with high risk, complex clients
* Previous correctional experience highly regarded
* Group facilitation skills
* Organised and able to meet deadlines
* Ability to accurately and promptly record activities in database
* Sound level of MS Office including Excel, Client Management Systems and internet capability
What We Offer
VACRO is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to staff wellbeing. We provide extensive on-boarding training and ongoing professional development for staff, amongst other benefits. This role is classified at Level 5 (Pay Point depending on qualifications and experience) SCHCADS 2010 Award plus generous salary packaging.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Reintegration Coordinator (Castlemaine) at VACRO via Pro Bono Australia.
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