The prison disability support initiative (PDSI) is a state-wide rehabilitation service that assists people in custody with cognitive impairments and complex disability needs. The PDSI is a unit within Corrections Victoria, which is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety.

The PDSI aims to:

• Identify prisoners with neurological and physical impairments.
• Assess disability needs to inform decisions on placement, case management and rehabilitation.
• Educate corrections staff on how to better understand and support the people in their care.
• Link individuals with appropriate disability support services.

What you will do

As a complex case coordinator, you will ensure people with disabilities in custody receive the right care by:

• engaging directly with people in custody with suspected or confirmed disability to understand their needs.
• organising care team meetings to coordinate services caring for people in custody with disability.
• advising staff and external agencies on the best ways to support people with disability and complex needs.
• training corrections staff to better understand and respond to cognitive impairment and challenging behaviours.

To find out more about the role, please click APPLY or contact our recruitment team at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au.

A relocation allowance may be available for eligible candidates.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply