Outreach Case Manager ReConnect

JSS•Brunswick, OH

17d•Remote

About The Position

Jesuit Social Services is seeking two experienced Case Managers for the ReConnect program, which provides transitional support to men and gender diverse individuals exiting adult prisons in Victoria, focusing on the North and West metropolitan regions of Melbourne. The program aims to facilitate community reintegration and reduce recidivism by addressing critical domains such as housing, mental health, alcohol and other drugs (AoD), employment, education and training, independent living skills, and family and community connectedness. These roles involve managing caseloads of participants with multiple complex needs, including those assessed as high risk of recidivism, high reintegration support needs, and those who have engaged in high profile, violent, and sexual offending. The Case Managers will be expected to work directly with this cohort, facilitating discussions on sensitive topics like sexual offending and working with men who use violence. The program is dynamic, fast-paced, and requires adaptability due to high administrative demands. It is funded by the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) and is part of the Corrections Victoria Reintegration Pathway (CVRP), supporting individuals to reintegrate into the community upon release. Key objectives include implementing individualized transitional plans, providing assertive outreach and practical assistance, and helping participants address the underlying causes of their offending to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

Experience working effectively with people involved in the criminal justice system
Strong understanding and empathy for the challenges facing individuals as they transition from custody to the community
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
Highly developed stakeholder management skills
An understanding of risk management and the capacity to assess for risk and respond appropriately
Good practice frameworks
Strong relational and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of working within a compliance framework

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing case management to men and gender diverse people exiting prison from diverse backgrounds
Experience in facilitating discussions in areas such as sexual offending and working with men who use violence

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Senior Practitioner to support day-to-day operations of the Reconnect program
Manage a caseload of participants with multiple and complex needs
Ability to work without supervision in the community in an outreach capacity
Support participants to develop individually tailored case plans that are goal-focused and participant-led