Organisation : The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH)
Location : Melbourne ( Northern Metro)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : AH-2.2-2.3: $73,842 - $89,661 plus superannuation DDSO-3A: $89,791 - $97,179 plus superannuation
Application closing date : 12 Oct, 2023
About the organisation
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
About the role
- AH-2.2-2.3: $73,842 – $89,661 plus superannuation
- DDSO-3A: $89,791 – $97,179 plus superannuation
- Full-time (76 hours per fortnight) Ongoing
The Disability Justice Coordinator provides support to people who have a disability and are involved in the criminal justice system.
Are you?
- Knowledge and experience in disability case management with strong report writing, assessment andplanning skills?
- Experience working with clients who have complex and multiple support needs?
- Experience and /or an interest in the criminal justice system?
THE ROLE
The role of the Disability Justice Coordinator is to provide a coordinated response to people with a disability involved in the justice system who display significant and multiple complexities in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental practice guidelines, with the aim of reducing the likelihood of the person reoffending.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Coordinate support and services for clients involved in the justice system according to the allocation by the team leader by providing a comprehensive approach to decreasing the likelihood of the client reoffending.
- This coordination role includes complex and advanced assessments, implementing and reviewing justice-based plans and reports, as well as goal-setting, monitoring progress, and referrals.
- Operate as required by legislation and departmental standards and exercise the appropriate authorities and legal delegations pursuant to relevant legislation and other specific delegations and functions. This includes the implementation review of justice-related plans, programs and services and ensure an appropriate standard of care, supervision, safety and support is provided.
Please open the position description to read more.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Disability Justice Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities
