Community Corrections is responsible for the supervision of adults who have been sentenced to a community-based order by the courts or released to parole by Parole Board Queensland. Community Corrections has a strong commitment to keeping communities safe, and reducing the risk of re-offending by facilitating positive behavioural change in supervised individuals to enable them to lead more productive crime-free lives.

The Community Operations team based in Roma is a small team who support operational practice delivery for the Community Corrections Regions, monitor and report on practice and operational performance and trends and oversees practice leadership for the division.

Job details

In this role you will ensures a high level of community safety through the case management of adults subject to orders within the community. The position acts in accordance with assessed risk and need and maintains high standards of assessment practices that facilitate effective supervision, and improved reintegration and rehabilitation of individuals subject to community-based orders.

The position is responsible for consulting with relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to assist in closing the gap of Indigenous over-representation within the criminal justice system. The position will also support the management team in the region by acting as coach and mentor to team members undertaking probation and parole case management.

The primary accountabilities of the Senior Case Manager (Rural & Remote) include:

• Support pre-release planning for prisoners or detainees by assessing and identifying reintegration needs, community needs, community supports, in collaboration with Correctional Centres, Community Corrections, Youth Detention Centres, Queensland Police Service and external stakeholders.
• Engage intensively with prisoners/detainees upon their immediate return to the community to ensure they are provided with adequate support and their reintegration needs are managed.
• Support the assessment and planning activities for adults, young people and their families considering cultural specific needs and pathways in consultation with government and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate, monitor and facilitate culturally appropriate intervention strategies and plans in accordance with identified needs for the purpose of supporting reintegration, and promoting positive behavioural and attitudinal change in individuals.
• Demonstrate skills in report writing and case noting to a professional standard expected for the audience of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, maintain and update records/ information using manual and electronic systems to ensure access to accurate, current and relevant details in regard to individuals.
• Participate productively and collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in delivering programs and services to clients and represent Queensland Corrective Services at external stakeholder forums.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the good governance and objectives of the directorate and department.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, service providers, community members and networks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and other operational areas to enhance outcomes for adults and youths released from custody or subject to community based/youth justice orders; and execute duties as an officer of the Court.
• Liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, and establish where appropriate, culturally specific stakeholder groups to address cultural issues and enhance the case management process for individuals.
• Ensure professional liaison with and the provision of accurate and timely information to Courts, Boards, Correctional Centres, Community Corrections and other agencies relating to the supervision of individuals.
• Supervise offenders participating in community service work and undertake other surveillance activities as required within the district office.
• Model and demonstrate professional presentation and behaviour aligned to the standards of conduct for Queensland Public Service employees.
• Liaise with offenders' families, and Queensland Corrective Services staff, Government and non-Government

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 677536-26-Role Description (PDF, 247KB)
  
  
  677536-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB)