Youth Justice Behaviour Support Specialist

State of Victoria; Little River; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Professional development

Job stability & leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State of Victoria is seeking a Behaviour Support Specialist to join the Rehabilitation & Outcomes team. Based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, Little River, you will work with young people in custody to implement psychosocial programs and form personalised strategies that support behavioural change.

You will collaborate with custodial staff and Statewide Rehabilitation Service clinicians, receiving ongoing training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with young people to support behavioural change.
• Facilitate individual and group psychosocial programs in custody.
• Develop understanding of challenging behaviours to inform assessment reports and personalized plans.
• Collaborate with custodial staff and state-wide clinicians and practitioners.

Job description

State of Victoria is seeking a Behaviour Support Specialist to join the Rehabilitation & Outcomes team. Based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, Little River, you will work with young people in custody to implement psychosocial programs and form personalised strategies that support behavioural change.

You will collaborate with custodial staff and Statewide Rehabilitation Service clinicians, receiving ongoing training and supervision.