Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker - Frontline Support

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker in Parramatta. This temporary full-time role supports frontline services for young people at the Parramatta Youth Justice Community Office, focusing on reducing re-offending and aiding reintegration into families and community.

The role involves case management, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and delivering intervention programs within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.
• Current NSW Working with Children Clearance.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line services to detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime and families.
• Undertake case planning, organise and facilitate case conferences and deliver offence-focused interventions.
• Collaborate with Youth Justice staff and a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people with appropriate services.
• Prepare clear and concise written communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Use structured screening tools to identify risks and needs and determine required interventions.
• Maintain accurate records and data integrity to support case management and quality assurance.

Skills

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Education

Diploma or higher in social work or related field

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker in Parramatta. This temporary full-time role supports frontline services for young people at the Parramatta Youth Justice Community Office, focusing on reducing re-offending and aiding reintegration into families and community.

The role involves case management, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and delivering intervention programs within a multi-disciplinary team.