Youth Officer

About the role

Youth Officers supervise and work with young people in Youth Justice Centres across NSW. It is a shift-work based role which includes night shifts and weekend work. Youth Officers are frontline staff and work within the secure residential units of a Youth Justice Centre.

The role offers:

A culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity Access to staff benefits Supportive team environment 5 weeks of full-time training to prepare you for entry-level duties A job that gives back to the community Help young people reintegrate back into society

 As a Youth Officer you will:

Supervise young people in custody and ensure all their needs such as health, hygiene and wellbeing are met on a daily basis Respond to challenging situations Maintain a safe and secure environment for the young people and staff within the centre Proactively avert risk and solve problems Be a role positive role model who is willing to reinforce boundaries Work in accordance with relevant department legislation, policies and procedures Follow a structured routine and help young people adjust to the routine by role modelling and demonstrating expectations Communicate well and find common ground with others Remain calm in high pressure situations Be energetic and enjoy working as part of a team Be willing to facilitate and participate in programs to develop the skills of young people Be confident in managing conflict in a high pressure and fast paced environment Be resilient and flexible in your approach to working with others

Requirements of the role

Meet citizenship or residency requirements Possession of a minimum Provisional 2 NSW driver's licence National Background Police Check NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Possession or willingness to obtain the 'Provide First Aid Certificate' (HLTAID003) Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a team environment Medical and Fitness Assessment to determine that you are fit to safely carry out the duties of the role without significant risk to yourself or others Availability to complete 5 weeks of full-time training to prepare you for entry level duties – the Induction Training and Assessment Program (ITAP). You must pass the assessments during these initial 5 weeks of full-time training to be declared as ready for entry-level duties.

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