Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer (multiple vacancies)
Core
Provide cultural and practical support to Aboriginal prisoners in the Victorian correctional system to aid their rehabilitation and reintegration.
Role type
Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer (IC)
Builds
Support plans and reintegration pathways for Aboriginal prisoners
Domain
Corrections / Indigenous Justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal community and culture, Sensitivity in communication with Aboriginal community, Advocacy, Case management, Reintegration planning
Preferred skills
Experience in corrections or Aboriginal community organizations
Responsibilities
Interview prisoners to complete wellbeing checklists, Identify prisoner strengths and goals for non-offending lifestyle, Advocate for prisoner access to programs and entitlements, Provide cultural support for pre and post release needs, Travel to various prison facilities across Victoria