Youth Justice Case Officer — Afterhours Support & Impact

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne, Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking Youth Justice Case Officers to support the day-to-day case management of young people subject to bail, and to deliver meaningful afterhours, pro-social activities that help them progress.

As EBSS officers, you will work with families, courts and community supports, provide home visits, monitor supervised youths, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic rostered role across Sunshine and Dandenong.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology or criminal justice is desirable.
• Ability to establish rapport with young people across diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and liaison with stakeholders.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to changing priorities.
• Ability to stay calm and focused after difficult conversations.
• Willingness to participate in supervision and ongoing learning.
• Prior experience working with young people is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• As EBSS youth justice case officer, provide case support including home visits and guidance toward court orders.
• Deliver after-hours support including transport to school, work, and pro-social activities.
• Work with families, courts and community services to promote rehabilitation and life skills.
• Manage competing priorities in a high-demand, emotionally complex environment.
• Operate in a rotating roster to ensure coverage across locations.

Skills

Communication

Organization skills

Rapport building

Flexibility

Openness to supervision

Experience with young people

Driver's license

Working with Children Check

Education

Relevant qualification in social work / youth work / psychology / human services / criminology / criminal justice

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking Youth Justice Case Officers to support the day-to-day case management of young people subject to bail, and to deliver meaningful afterhours, pro-social activities that help them progress.

As EBSS officers, you will work with families, courts and community supports, provide home visits, monitor supervised youths, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic rostered role across Sunshine and Dandenong.