• Deliver the voluntary Family Visits Program in Victorian prisons and support families who are vulnerable or at risk
• Location: Beechworth Prison, 0.4 FTE (2 days per week)
• Generous not-for-profit offering salary packaging and leave loading
• $88, 761.92 + Superannuation (SCHADS Award 2010 - Level 5 pay point depending on qualifications and experience).

ABOUT VACRO

VACRO is a non-government, non-denominational organisation working with people in contact with the criminal justice system and their families. Founded in 1872 (as the Discharged Prisoners’ Aid Society of Victoria), Vacro works closely with government and non-profit organisations.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Family Visits Program aims to promote family connectedness, build and strengthen the participants engagement skills, and cultivate positive pro-social relationships through face-to-face and video sessions. Bring your well-developed interpersonal skills and passion to support families impacted by the justice system.

This position offers flexible working arrangements including prison-based work at the Beechworth Prison and remote - work from home. However, there may be occasional work at various other locations on an as needed basis. Occasional evening work is required. This role involves service delivery of a new program so flexibility to adapt to changes for continued success of the program is essential.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, justice or other relevant field
• Experience working with complex clients particularly those who have been in contact with the criminal justice system and their families
• Demonstrated ability working with vulnerable families with a focus on family strengthening and reunification
• Knowledge of Family Violence and Child Information Sharing Scheme
• Demonstrated ability to work within complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
• Excellent computer literacy, including an ability to provide technical support to families as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER

Vacro is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to staff wellbeing. We provide extensive on-boarding training and ongoing professional development for staff, amongst other benefits. This role is classified at Level 5 (pay point dependent on qualifications and experience) SCHADS Award 2010.

Direct any enquiries to [email protected] using the subject line: Family Visits Support Worker - Beechworth Prison enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

We reserve the rights to interview candidates before the advert close date if we find the right applications. So, requesting you to kindly send your applications soon.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination and booster or approved exemption prior to commencement.

Applicants with lived experience of the criminal system are encouraged to apply.