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 staff for this position. ACSO considers that the requirement of being male falls under an exception under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
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.
The role of the Forensic Case Worker (After-hours Response) is to work in collaboration with Corrections Victoria to provide an effective, flexible, and responsive after-hours (5pm - 11pm) and recall response (11pm - 9am) to participants on post-sentence orders, as part of the Community Support Program (CSP). The Forensic Case Worker (After-hours Response) may also be called upon to provide after-hours and/or weekend support to CSP participants where individualised needs arise.
The Forensic Case Worker (After-hours Response) will be responsible for working an after-hours roster and will engage directly with post-sentence participants, who have after hour or weekend support needs. As part of this role, you may be recalled after-hours to provide support to participants who require relocation or supervision within the community.
The Community Support Program (CSP) is a vital service that compliments Corrections Victoria's specialist case management model. The CSP provides pro-active, practical and individualised assistance that facilitates post-sentence order offender's access to a range of community supports and services that address their multi-faceted needs.
If you think you'd be a great fit - we'd love to hear from you!
To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the Position Description attached below.
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 Robert Williams, Team Leader- 0499 501 253.
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.
A position description is attached.
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