Youth Justice Worker

2 months ago

Werribee, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Right now, we are recruiting for **casual, part-time and full-time** roles at our state of the art, purpose-built Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct close to Werribee.

As a youth justice worker, you'll empower young people in custody to steer their lives in a positive direction by acting as part of an extended network of care, helping them work to a daily structure, achieve key goals and develop life skills.

Youth justice workers at Cherry Creek also act as keyworkers in a young persons' care team to monitor progress and support rehabilitative outcomes. It can be challenging work where you'll need resilience to manage difficult situations, but in return for your skills and life experience, we offer paid training (including a Cert IV in youth justice), job security and a wide range of benefits.

We look for:

- **passion and empathy** - the willingness to work with children and young people while still setting boundaries
- **life experience** - the ability to adapt and manage challenging situations
- dedication and resilience - maintaining positivity and commitment even after setbacks
- **teamwork** - the ability to be a natural team player and work well with a close team
- **verbal and written communication skills** - report writing will be part of your job
- **pro-activity** - the skill for solving challenges and complex issues with bright ideas.

We also value qualifications or experience in the following areas:

- **case management, youth work, community services, social studies, education, criminology or allied health practices such as psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing or alcohol and other drugs.**_

**Applications are now open so join our brand-new team today and help create positive change from the inside out.**

**Career information sessions**

It's a great opportunity to ask questions about day-to-day work at our youth justice precincts and the career pathways available.

Pay: Up to $93,639.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Work Location: In person

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