Caseworker
5 months ago
**The Caseworker key responsibilities are**:
- Work effectively within a statutory environment to manage the dual roles of monitoring young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervening to address issues that place them at risk of re-offending. Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities. Work collaboratively as part of a team including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders, their families, and the community. Prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Children's Court on behalf of the Chief Executive. Conduct pre and post court interviews, prepare quality presentence reports, affidavits, and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system. Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability. Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.
It is a requirement of this role to have possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology or other recognised degree.
It is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted driver's licence or be prepared to obtain a manual licence if they do not. Officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.
Interested in applying?
**1. Tell us about your skills**: - Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period. One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person where possible, who can attest to your background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities. We will use your resume to assess how well you meet 'What are we looking for' statements.
**2. Tell us about you**: - Provide a statement not more than two pages, that summarises your skills, experience and achievements against the leadership competencies/capabilities and duties/responsibilities
Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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