Youth Justice Caseworker

Company description: Department of Communities and Justice Job description: Youth Justice Caseworker Blacktown Youth Justice Community Office Temporary, Fulltime up to 12 months with possibility to be made ongoing Location: Blacktown Clerk Grade 6/7, Salary ($107,131 - $ 116,969 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading This is a targeted recruitment.
While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent.
This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.
Your role Provide front line services to young people at a Youth Justice Centre or Community Office.
This involves providing a range of quality externally and internally sourced services to detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime and court mandated young people and their families.
The JJ caseworker is part of a multi-disciplined team that aims to reduce re-offending of young people, enhance their functioning and support reintegration into their families and the community What you'll do Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re-offending.
This includes case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences and delivering offence focused intervention programs to young people.
Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff such as other JJ Caseworkers, Youth Officers and Psychologists, along with a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor the progress of the young person.
Work closely with courts, parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals and provide clear and concise advice, briefings, reports and other formal written communication for internal and external stakeholders.
Use detailed structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people and determine the level and types of interventions/programs required, including family and crisis interventions.
Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with required operational standards and take appropriate actions.
Maintain accurate records and data integrity of relevant information systems to ensure accurate, up to date client information is available to support effective case management, planning, decision making and quality assurance.
Provide young people and their families with the tools, information and support to create positive change in their lives and contribute more productively within their community.
Contribute to the therapeutic nature of Youth Justice services including behaviour management of young people and reflective practice with staff Adapt to changes and comply with Departmental policies, procedures, standards and best practice guidelines.
What we're looking for Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.
Current NSW Working with Children Clearance Current NSW Driver's Licence Regional and rural based Youth Justice Caseworkers travel larger distances to meet with clients Appointments are subject to reference checks.
Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 Download the role description.
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