Transition Case Workers (Criminal Justice System)
Job No:
91481
Location:
Broadway, NSW
- Unique opportunities to assist clients transitioning from the criminal justice system
- Join an organisation committed to the support and development of their staff
- Attractive salary of $68,520 + super and salary packaging options
Community Restorative Centre - Changing Lives, Reducing Crime
Founded in 1951, Community Restorative Centre (CRC) is an independent community organisation with a broad funding base, dedicated to supporting people affected by the criminal justice system, particularly prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families and friends. Drawing skilled staff, management committees and volunteers from a range of relevant backgrounds, CRC is an incorporated association and a registered charity.
CRC is the lead provider of specialist throughcare, post-release, and reintegration programs for people transitioning from prison into the community in NSW. All CRC programs aim to reduce crime and break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, offending and imprisonment.
With a commitment to investing in the professional development of staff, CRC delivers on the idea that the increased effectiveness and capacity of the workforce increases the effectiveness and capacity of the organisation as a whole. This has a direct flow-on effect that creates improved outcomes for CRC clients and the wider community.
About the Opportunities
Community Restorative Centre (CRC) has multiple opportunities for Transition Case Workers to join their team in Broadway, NSW, on a full-time basis until June 2018, with possibility of extension subject to funding. These positions will require travel within Sydney Metro and Greater Western Sydney areas.
Transition Worker – Extended Reintegration Service
Reporting to the Manager of Transition Programs, your primary purpose will be to provide a broad range of transitional outreach casework services to men and women with a variety of needs, including those with mental illness, cognitive impairment, AOD issues, and homelessness, who are involved in the criminal justice system.
Clients will have a range of offending histories, including violent offences, sex offences, and offences against children, and you will be engaging with clients up to 3 months prior to their release before providing intensive outreach support following their release. This will include:
- Providing transitional support including counselling, provision of information and referral;
- Developing their independent living skills, including maintaining accommodation;
- Connecting them with community treatment and support services;
- Developing their sense of community and belonging; and
- Building positive relationships with both family and support workers.
To view a full position description, please click here.
Women’s Transition Worker
An opportunity also exists for a Women’s Transition Worker to work with women who are involved in the criminal justice system and who have multiple needs including mental illness, cognitive impairment, AOD issues and homelessness.
In addition to the primary functions mentioned above, this position will also be responsible for sourcing accommodation and liaising with social and community housing providers.
To view a full position description, please click here.
About You
To be successful in this role, you must possess relevant qualification and/or experience directly related to the provision of intensive support for people with complex support needs. Experience in outreach casework and case management is also essential, along with demonstrated experience working with people involved in the criminal justice system.
You will be required to have a sound knowledge of the NSW correctional system and the complex issues and barriers faced by people upon release, as well as a demonstrated understanding of working within a trauma informed framework. Established links to accommodation and support services in Greater Sydney Metro will be an asset to this role, and demonstrated administration and IT skills will be needed.
Knowledge of current Child Protection issues and legislation and demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and CALD communities would be highly regarded.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from CALD backgrounds. In addition, as one of these positions will be working solely with women, CRC considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as specified under section 31h of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Please Note: A current Driver’s License and current NSW Working With Children Check are all required before commencing this position. You must also be willing to travel within Greater Sydney Metro on a daily basis as your work will be delivered on an outreach basis.
About the Benefits
CRC is committed to a strong team culture, where staff feel valued and supported. They continue to invest in professional development, providing regular training sessions, and encourage creativity in working with ex-prisoners and their families.
As a member of CRC, your hard work and commitment will be rewarded with a SACS Award Grade 4 equivalent salary of $68,520 per annum, plus super and generous salary packaging options to significantly increase your take home pay.
Above all, this position presents an opportunity for you to make a real change in the community and count yourself as part of the rehabilitation solution. In working closely with clients and their friends and families, you will get to see the results of your hard work first-hand, and experience the changes you are making.
Take on a satisfying and rewarding role allowing you to really make a difference in the local community - Apply Now!
Please visit the CRC website to view many more positions currently available.
Please Note: Applications close 5.00pm Monday 28th August, 2017