Case Manager – ReConnect

• Provide transitional support in the North and West Metropolitan regions to eligible participants exiting custody
• Full-Time – 3 month contract with strong possibility of extension
• $74,179 base salary p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging available

About the organisation

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.

About the program

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.

The ReConnect program is looking for a case manager to join our team

ReConnect provides transitional support to men and women 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 skills and family & community connectedness.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced managers who are able to provide outreach based case management to men and women exiting prison.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Work closely with the senior practitioner to support day to day operations of the Reconnect program.
• Manage a case load of participants with multiple and complex needs
• Ability to work without supervision in the community in an outreach capacity.
• Support participants to develop individually tailored case plans that are goal focused and participant led.

Candidate requirements:

• Tertiary qualification/s in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other relevant fields
• Experience working effectively with people engaged in the criminal justice system and a strong understanding of the challenges facing men and women as they transition from prison to community
• Good practice framework(s) and strong relational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to maintain high level support plans, documents, reports, and case notes.
• Strong understanding of working within a compliance framework
• Must be fully vaccinated
• Must be able to enter prisons in Victoria

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing role related training and development
• An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

How to apply

• Download the Position Description
• Please apply via SEEK

For further information please contact Human Resources on human.resources@jss.org.au.

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.

Application close on Sunday 10 July at 5pm.

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