Coordinator, Bail Support Service

SCHDI SAC Level 6 Pay rate starting from $49.06 per hour
- Full time fixed term position available
- Salary packaging option + 10.5% super

Anglicare’s Bail Support Service provides intensive support to high-risk young people on bail and / or Youth Justice orders and their families and provides practical assistance to aid young people’s compliance as well as diversionary programs for young people identified as at risk.

The overall purpose of the Coordinator Youth Justice is to provide quality guidance, direction, and supervision to a team of Practitioners and Youth Workers who deliver support to young people on bail and/or Youth Justice orders to comply with the conditions of their orders. You will coordinate all aspects of the Service to support your team to support young people and their families who are experiencing challenges with compliance as well as managing diversionary programs. The role will also be responsible for the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of your team - ensuring the program meets all legislative requirements and standards of the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a full-time fixed term
**Coordinator
- Youth Justice** with location to be confirmed at either Logan or Gold Coast, who will oversee the Intensive Bail Initiative program.

**About You**

Highly experienced in a leadership role within the Child, Youth and Family sector, you will feel confident displaying the following skill set:

- Knowledge and understanding of _Youth Justice Act 1992 and its associated frameworks and legislation._
- Demonstrated experience in providing information and advice to participants and stakeholders about all programs and supports available relating to Youth Justice
- Demonstrated experience in case work with young people and their families and an understanding of contemporary issues and challenges in the field of Youth Justice
- An understanding of the needs of children and young people on bail and Youth Justice orders and their families;
- Supervision and team leadership, including rostering and resource management
- Experience in planning and implementing strategies based on individual needs and behaviours
- Working in a highly collaborative and consultative manner, with both internal and external stakeholders
- Previous experience in group facilitation; one on one mentoring and team development
- Strong administrative capacity including reporting, budget management and general documentation

Some of your personal attributes will include:

- A bright, enthusiastic, and dedicated approach to the care and support of young people
- Problem solving skills, an innovative approach and ability to think outside the box
- Exceptional capacity to communicate with a range of people including young people, their families and other service providers
- Negotiation and influencing skills, with the confidence to present information in a manner well suited to your audience
- Ethical standards, integrity and understanding of the professionalism to maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality improvement with a consistent focus on child safety and wellbeing, following best practice procedures

You will also be required to hold qualifications which include:

- Degree in Behavioural or Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or similar
- A current Licenced Care Services (LCS)
- Valid Blue Card (Working with Children)
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- Current COVID-19 Vaccination certificate
- Be available for rotational After Hours on-call roster.

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**What We Offer**

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Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

- Working in your local community and providing support for some of its most vulnerable people
- The ability to increase your take home pay with salary packaging options
- Career progression and development in the form of internal and external training

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