Youth Justice Caseworker

Division: Northern CPPYJ
- Location: Penrith, NSW, AU, 2750
- Req ID: 72830

**Youth Justice Caseworker -**

**Penrith Youth Justice Community Office,**

**Youth Justice**
- **2 x Ongoing, Full time**:

- **Location: Penrith**:

- **Clerk Grade 6/7, Salary ($104,011 - $113,562 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

**Your role**

Provide front line services to young people at Penrith Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice. 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 role 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 YJ 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.
- NSW Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 201

Download the role description.

**What We Offer**

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career.
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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**We do work that really matters**

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

- What strengths and attributes do you draw on when working with Aboriginal clients, their families, and communities in a culturally safe and responsive manner? Please use a work-based situation to demonstrate your answer.
- Caseworkers work closely with a range of service providers. Provide an example of where you have had to work collaboratively, influence and negotiate with interagency partners or stakeholders. What was your role and what was the outcome?

**Applications close**11 March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

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