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Forensic Residential Case Worker

Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO)

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!

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.

About the role

This program aims to address the diverse and complex needs of forensic clients who are transitioning from prison and who require a supported residential setting. 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.

About the program

To learn more about this program, check out the program summary under the 'job attachments' tab on our careers site.

What we're looking for:

  • Minimum of 2 years' relevant or equivalent experience
  • 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

What ACSO can offer you

  • Part-time (0.658 FTE – 25 hours per week), ongoing position available. Armadale location!
  • $66,100 full-time equivalent base salary + 10% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
  • Paid parental leave
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program
  • Flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

If you think you'd be a great fit for the role - we'd love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

To learn more about this position, please contact Michael Wood, Acting Team Leader - STEP, on 0407 924 784.

Please note, as ACSO is an NDIS provider, the successful candidate must hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance before they commence employment in this position.

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.

The Australian Community Support Organisation 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.

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