Frontline Youth Justice Caseworker — Community Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Sydney / Ashfield seeks to create a Youth Justice Caseworker talent pool for current and upcoming vacancies. You will provide front line services to young people at community offices, supporting detainees, conferencing clients, and families to reduce re-offending and aid reintegration.

The role is part of a multi-disciplinary team and requires collaboration with courts, parole authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate services and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.
• Current NSW Working with Children Clearance
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
• Regional and rural based Youth Justice Caseworkers travel larger distances to meet with clients

Responsibilities

• Undertake case management activities targeting appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person and plan/confer with cases.
• Collaborate with Youth Justice staff and government/non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services and monitor progress.
• Provide clear advice, briefings, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Use screening and assessment tools to identify risks and determine interventions and family/crisis supports.
• Monitor outcomes and plans for compliance and progress.
• Maintain accurate records in relevant information systems for effective case management and planning.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Education

Diploma or higher in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Sydney / Ashfield seeks to create a Youth Justice Caseworker talent pool for current and upcoming vacancies. You will provide front line services to young people at community offices, supporting detainees, conferencing clients, and families to reduce re-offending and aid reintegration.

The role is part of a multi-disciplinary team and requires collaboration with courts, parole authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate services and