Implement individualised transitional plans for exiting prisoners. Provide outreach, practical assistance to reintegrate into community.
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
Since 1977, we’ve provided services in some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
Brosnan Services, an arm of Jesuit Social Services, has accompanied and worked with people involved in Victoria’s criminal Justice system for 40 years.
We support people to overcome the legacy of negative experiences in their lives by re-affirming their value and worth as individuals.
Our approach emphasizes empowerment as a key principle when engaging people with multiple and complex needs. We give attention to their skills and strengths rather than deficits; and to self-determination and responsibility rather than dependency.
We are looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic and experienced Case Managers who are able to provide case management to men and women exiting prison.
ReConnect provides transitional support to eligible participants who are exiting custody and will be residing in the North and West Metropolitan regions of Melbourne.
In order to facilitate community reintegration and reduce reoffending the program supports participants to address seven key domains; housing, mental health, AOD, employment, education, training, independent living skill, family and community connectedness.
These 2 part time roles (0.8 EFT and 0.9 EFT) are located at Brunswick, with the requirement to travel between prison locations.
Responsibilities for this role include:
An attractive salary, plus superannuation and salary packaging is offered, together with ongoing professional and career development.
To be successful in the role you will have:
Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter.
Please apply in confidence.
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 19 January 2021.
Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
Jesuit Social Services takes child protection seriously. We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.
You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.
