Do you have experience in disability and complex needs?

Be part of our exciting new program to support people in prison with a disability.

• Join a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
• Earn $62,705 to $85,956 + super.
• Fixed term roles until June 2022.
• Work in a role with true work-life balance.

The Prisoner Disability Support Initiative (PDSI) is a new service that will better support prisoners with disability and complex needs whilst in prison and with their transition back into the community.

As a Disability Support Officer, you will have a chance to make your mark in establishing this new program across our regional prison facilities.

We currently have opportunities in the following locations:

• Dhurringile Prison - .5 FTE
• Beechworth Correctional Centre - .5 FTE
• Fulham Correctional Centre - .5 FTE
• Barwon Prison and/or Marngoneet and Karreenga Correctional Centres - .8FTE
• Loddon Prison Precinct and Tarrengower Prison – 1 FTE 

If you want to challenge yourself in a forensic setting and help set the standard for treatment within corrections, we want to hear from you.

A day in the life of a PDSI disability support officer

Building on your experience working with people with disability and complex needs, your role will focus on the assessment of prisoners and development of positive behaviour support plans to assist with their rehabilitation, placement and management in the prison. You will:

• Identify prisoners who may have a disability
• Develop, implement, and monitor positive behaviour support plans.
• Work with and consult to case managers, and other prison staff on the management, treatment, and transition planning for prisoners with disability.
• Build prison staff’s understanding and capability in working with prisoner’s with disability and complex needs.
• Support prisoners to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
• Work with the manager and clinical team to promote the PDIS initiative and consistently improve day-to-day operations.
• Prepare case notes, reports and collect service data.

Experience working with people with disability is required.  A qualification in social sciences or in a study area related to disability is desired but not mandatory, as well as an understanding of the forensic working environment.

Ongoing support

As part of a brand-new initiative, you’ll receive personalised training and support including:

• Our specialised induction program will get you up-to-speed and soon adding value across our multi-disciplinary team.
• We provide supervision to support your professional development and manage workplace demand.

Considering a tree change?

If you're interested in making a lifestyle change near to one of our facilities, talk to us about accessing our relocation allowance.

Eligibility

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. You will also need to possess a current Victorian driver’s licence.

About us 

Corrections Victoria (CV) is responsible for the direction, management, and operation of Victoria's corrections system, which incorporates prisons and Community Correctional Services (CCS). As a service agency within the Department of Justice & Community Safety, CV develops and implements policies, programs and services that ensure the safe and secure containment of prisoners, and that seek to rehabilitate offenders by addressing the underlying causes of offending behaviour.

We regularly review applications so don’t hesitate to submit prior to the closing date. Please note: key selection criteria responses are not required.

To find out more about the role, contact Emma Wilson, Recruitment Campaigns Advisor on 0419 379 476 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Disability Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff in a number of roles including clinicians. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email [email protected].