Youth Justice Worker

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety - Youth Justice Full time
Empower Young People in Custody

As a Youth Justice Worker with the Department of Justice and Community Safety - Youth Justice, you will play a vital role in empowering young people in custody to steer their lives in a positive direction. You will act as part of an extended network of care, helping them work to a daily structure, achieve key goals, and develop life skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a keyworker in a young person's care team to monitor progress and support rehabilitative outcomes
  • Provide support and guidance to young people in custody to help them achieve their goals and develop life skills
  • Work collaboratively with a close team to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people
  • Develop and implement individualized plans to support young people's rehabilitation and reintegration into the community
Requirements
  • Passion and empathy to work with children and young people while setting boundaries
  • Life experience to adapt and manage challenging situations
  • Dedication and resilience to maintain positivity and commitment even after setbacks
  • Teamwork skills to work well with a close team
  • Verbal and written communication skills to report writing
  • Pro-activity to solve challenges and complex issues with bright ideas
Preferred Qualifications
  • Qualifications or experience in 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

We offer a range of benefits, including relocation assistance for our Malmsbury facility in central Victoria. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

For more information, please visit our website at www.youthjusticejobs.vic.gov.au and register for one of our online career Q&A sessions.

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