Caseworker

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Mackay QLD is seeking a Caseworker to monitor young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervene to reduce re-offending. You will collaborate with a range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for victims and families.

The role requires a Blue Card, a current C-class licence and willingness to travel within the Mackay region, including potential overnights.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology, or other recognised degree.
• Unrestricted Driver's Licence (C class).
• Blue Card required for working with children.
• Willingness to travel within Mackay region; overnight stays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervene to address risks of re-offending.
• Use culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention methods including restorative justice.
• Work with a team and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders and families.
• Prepare verbal and written reports for the Children's Court; conduct pre/post court interviews; prepare pre-sentence reports and affidavits.
• Maintain accurate records and information management; ensure accountability.

Skills

Court reporting

Case management

Stakeholder collaboration

Cultural capability

Documentation

Education

Tertiary degree in social work / related field

Job description

Queensland Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support – Mackay QLD

• Possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology, or other recognised degree. [See the mandatory qualifications information section in the role profile regarding other recognised degrees].
• Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted “C” Class driver's licence. Officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.
• This role is designated as Regulated employment as the position provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card to be linked with the organisation prior to starting. Please refer to the Blue Card Services website (http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/) for further information.
• While the position is based in Mackay travel within the region for site visits and to other regional/departmental offices may be required in this role. This may include overnight stays.
• At times Caseworkers are required to be available to be rostered to attend Children's Courts convened on Saturdays and public holidays. Remuneration, or otherwise, for work performed outside the spread of hours will be determined with the applicable Awards provision.
• Where possible, applicants are required to provide a referee who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.

As Caseworker, you will specifically:

• Work effectively within a statutory environment to manage the dual roles of monitoring young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervening to address issues that place them at risk of re-offending.
• Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders, their families, and the community.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Children's Court on behalf of the Chief Executive. Conduct pre and post court interviews, prepare quality pre-sentence reports, affidavits, and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system.
• Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
• Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.
• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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