Tamworth Youth Justice Caseworker – Flexible, Impactful

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

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice in Tamworth seeks a Youth Justice Caseworker to provide frontline services to young people at the Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office. The role focuses on case management, services coordination and reintegration support for detainees, youth justice clients and families.

Applicants should have Diploma or higher in social work or related field, NSW Working with Children Clearance and a NSW Driver’s Licence. The position is full-time in Tamworth.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher 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
• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

Responsibilities

• Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re-offending. This includes case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences and delivering offence focused intervention programs to young people.
• Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff such as other YJ Caseworkers, Youth Officers and Psychologists, along with a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor the progress of the young person.
• Work closely with courts, parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals and provide clear and concise advice, briefings, reports and other formal written communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Use detailed structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people and determine the level and types of interventions/programs required, including family and crisis interventions.
• Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with required operational standards and facilitate further actions as required.
• Maintain the integrity of the various information systems with accurate up to date client data and information that supports effective case management, planning, decision making and further upholds a framework of quality assurance.
• Provide young people and their families with the tools, information and support to create positive change in their lives and contribute more productively within their community.
• Support the therapeutic goals of Youth Justice services by actively engaging in behaviour management strategies for young people and fostering reflective practice among staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to change and ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidelines

Skills

Working with Children Clearance (NSW)

Driver’s Licence (NSW)

Education

Diploma or higher tertiary qualifications in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice in Tamworth seeks a Youth Justice Caseworker to provide frontline services to young people at the Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office. The role focuses on case management, services coordination and reintegration support for detainees, youth justice clients and families.

Applicants should have Diploma or higher in social work or related field, NSW Working with Children Clearance and a NSW Driver’s Licence. The position is full-time in Tamworth.