Youth Justice Caseworker: Community Support Program

RGIT Australia; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Birthday leave

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Taldumande Youth Services is seeking a Case Worker to join the Youth Justice Casework Support Program in Parramatta and Western Sydney on a full-time fixed-term basis. You will deliver coordinated support to at-risk youth, providing practical and culturally appropriate services to help them overcome barriers and create positive change.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will work with local agencies, schools and courts to ensure timely referrals, case management and supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in youth work, youth justice, or related community services.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people with complex needs.
• Ability to communicate with young people, families and support networks.
• Trauma-informed, calm and resilient approach to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Youth Justice Casework Support Program across multiple LGAs.
• Provide front line services to children and young people aged 10–17 referred by YJ NSW.
• Provide culturally appropriate, holistic supports to address underlying needs.
• Coordinate referrals to services including Centrelink, housing, health and education.
• Undertake case management and liaise with schools, courts and police.
• Collaborate with youth justice services, partner agencies and government departments.
• Influence change to reduce overrepresentation of Aboriginal children in youth justice.

Skills

Youth work experience

Trauma-informed approach

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work/ Psychology/Community Services

Job description

Taldumande Youth Services is seeking a Case Worker to join the Youth Justice Casework Support Program in Parramatta and Western Sydney on a full-time fixed-term basis. You will deliver coordinated support to at-risk youth, providing practical and culturally appropriate services to help them overcome barriers and create positive change.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will work with local agencies, schools and courts to ensure timely referrals, case management and supportive