Job description
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. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to 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 role
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Case Manager who is able to provide case management to men and gender diverse people exiting prison. This is a contract role ending December 2024.
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
- Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
- An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive relational environment
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing training and development related to your role
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification/s and/or experience in field required
- Experience working effectively with people engaged in the criminal justice system and a strong understanding of the challenges facing individuals as they transition from prison to community
- Good practice framework(s) and strong relational and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of working within a compliance framework
About the program
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 skills and family & community connectedness. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Case Manager who is able to provide case management to men and gender diverse people exiting prison.
How to Apply
- Click “Apply Now” and upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
- For further information please contact ReConnect Coordinator, Sam Noonan on 0407 364 751
Position description can be found here.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date 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.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.