As a Court Link Senior Case Manager, you will be responsible for the assessment and case management of participants with complex needs on the program including the provision of interventions to address issues related to offending behaviour. You will also be responsible for making community referrals for those participants who are not recommended for case management. The role will also coordinate and negotiate the delivery of a range of services requiring the maintenance of strong linkages with the community services support sector and will provide information to the courts regarding the assessment, intervention, and engagement of people with Court Link that may assist in bail and sentencing decisions.
In this role you will also provide information to court users and stakeholders about all programs and supports available through the Courts Innovation Program.
* Provide information and advice to court users and stakeholders about all programs and supports available through Courts Innovation Program.
* Manage a case load of participants with complex and multiple needs in line with program and organisational standards with oversight from the Team Leader.
* Assess the risk and needs of participants and develop case management plans, including intervention strategies to ensure participants engage with appropriate support and treatment services with oversight from the Team Leader.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including government and non-government organisations to initiate, negotiate and facilitate linkages and access for participants to a range of appropriate services in line with program requirements.
* Apply sound practice, judgment and decision making to manage a caseload, ensuring that participant activities are consistent with evidence-based practice, with oversight from the Team Leader.
* Provide verbal and written advice, including the preparation of accurate progress and final reports in a timely manner to the court to assist with bail and sentencing decisions.
* Provide court advisory services to inform the court of participant involvement, progress, and outcomes on the program.
* Liaise, consult, and negotiate with the judiciary, legal profession, and court staff in relation to the management of participants within the program and provide advice regarding the availability of appropriate services and programs.
* Recommend decisions about the appropriateness of brokerage funding expenditure and appropriate use of resources for participants.
* Maintain accurate records in a computerised database to support program delivery and effective monitoring
Applications to remain current for 12 months.