Outreach Case Manager AVAMP

JSS•Brunswick, OH

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AVAMP Outreach Case Manager role is a part time (0.8 EFT) position, providing pre and post release support, short-term outreach-based case management and brief intervention support to men and women of African background who are sentenced, on remand or being released into the community or from court. The role supports participants to develop individually tailored short to medium term transition plans that are goal-focused and participant-led, and to make appropriate service links to address identified needs in key areas including housing, mental health, AoD, employment, education and training, family and community connectedness and independent living skills. The Outreach Case Manager will work closely with the Program Lead to support the day-to-day operations of AVAMP. A key part of the role is regular visitation at prison locations and liaison with Corrections Victoria staff. A 12-month contract can be offered, with possibility of extension.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in the field
Provide short to medium term outreach-based case management and brief intervention support to African men and women in custody, on remand, and in the community or released from court, with an understanding of the current issues facing African communities within the Victorian setting and involved in the justice system.
Demonstrated skills in successful and culturally appropriate service delivery and management of stakeholder relationships.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload demands efficiently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to fulfill administrative requirements including data entry on two data systems, case note and quarterly report writing, and data collection to meet funding requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide pre and post release support, short-term outreach-based case management and brief intervention support to men and women of African background who are sentenced, on remand or being released into the community or from court.
Support participants to develop individually tailored short to medium term transition plans that are goal-focused and participant-led.
Make appropriate service links to address identified needs in key areas including housing, mental health, AoD, employment, education and training, family and community connectedness and independent living skills.
Work closely with the Program Lead to support the day-to-day operations of AVAMP.
Regular visitation at prison locations.
Liaison with Corrections Victoria staff.
Facilitate cultural awareness and family engagement sessions.