Job description
Is this you?
- Are you interested in Forensic Case Work and are keen to grow and develop your skills?
- Are you passionate about supporting forensic clients and believe in second chances?
- Do you excel in identifying and managing client risk, ensuring their well-being and safety?
At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on!
Please note, due to the client group, we are only seeking male applicants for this position. ACSO considers that the requirement of being male falls under an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
What ACSO can offer you
- Two Part time (15 hours per week), permanent position available
- South East Melbourne location
- 29,246.32 base salary (pro rata $73,115.80) + 11% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
- Learning and development opportunities, including access to ACSO’s leadership development program and a dedicated leadership coach
- Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!
- Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation.
About Us
The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.
The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.
About the role and program
Our Forensic Residential programs aim to deliver lifestyle and skills support for clients and support clinical intervention and treatment programs. The support provided involves helping adults who have a disability and an offending background to develop life skills, implementing treatment strategies and facilitating meaningful engagement in activities and opportunities to improve quality of life, reduce the risk of reoffending, and increase opportunities for community reintegration.
The Forensic Case Workers will, in collaboration with Corrections Victoria, provide an effective, flexible and responsive after-hours and response to clients on post-sentence orders. You will be responsible for working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support our clients achieve positive outcomes with respect to their identified needs and goals.
What we’re looking for
- Ideally, a minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant or equivalent experience
- Forensic experience (Police/Department of Justice) would be advantageous
- The ability to enter and work in a prison environment
- Experience developing support plans and goal attainment strategies
- Confidence and ability to build positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
- Knowledge and competency in casework practices
- Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly, possess the ability to manage competing demands, and able to effectively set boundaries and limits where required
- An extensive background working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people will be highly regarded
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- While most work will be undertaken within standard business hours, there is a requirement for flexibility and willingness to work afternoon and weekend shifts as needed.
Please note, this position will require the ability to work weekend shifts and flexibility with hours dependent on residents’ needs.
How to Apply
If you think you’d be a great fit – we’d love to hear from you!
To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website at the Apply Now link and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.
As ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position.
To learn more about this position, please contact Michelle Tangey, Team Leader, on 0448 179 236.
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!
ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.
ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.
ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.