AddressThe 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 is an exciting opportunity for a full time Court Integrated Services Program (CISP) Case Manager to join the Specialist Courts & Programs division of the Magistrates' Court of Victoria. The Case Manager role provides client centred, strengths based and solution-focussed case management support to clients who are participating in CISP, supporting clients with a range of complex psycho-social needs whilst on bail. In this unique and challenging role, you will work with clients , supporting them to make positive changes to their lives and address the issues that may be contributing to their offending behaviour.
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.
- Experience providing complex case management support; taking a holistic, strengths-based and collaborative approach.
- Experience communicating hope and optimism for change and applying a person-centred and evidencebased approach to support and enhance the client's motivation.
- Knowledge of how to engage with clients through assessment and treatment planning to develop a personcentred individual support plan.
- Can ensure clear communication, documentation, information security and confidentiality.
- Able to work with diversity in a way that displays respect and cultural sensitivity and ensuring that services are delivered in a way that is family/person-centred, and responsive to and inclusive of the diverse needs and backgrounds of all clients.
- Experience preparing reports on client progress and can effectively speak to your work in a court setting
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following documents in your application:
- resume
- a short covering letter
- completed application form (see file attachment)
Other Information:
Employees of Court Services Victoria are required to comply with any applicable government pandemic order, as well as any policy implemented by Court Services Victoria, in relation to mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19. It is a condition of any offer of employment that applicants for vacant roles with Court Services Victoria agree to comply with any applicable pandemic order or policy regarding mandatory vaccinations.
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.
