Youth Justice Caseworker – Frontline Reentry & Family Support

Department: Tamworth; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging career

Flexible work environment

Competitive pay

Training & development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office is seeking a Youth Justice Caseworker to provide frontline services to young people in the Tamworth area. The role forms part of a multidisciplinary team aimed at reducing re-offending, improving youth functioning and assisting reintegration into families and the community.

You will undertake case management, deliver intervention programs and collaborate with courts, parole authorities and other stakeholders to connect young people with appropriate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Undertake case management activities targeting needs and risk to reduce re-offending and organise case conferences.
• Deliver offence-focused intervention programs to young people.
• Collaborate with Youth Justice staff and a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people with appropriate services.
• Provide clear and concise advice, briefings and written communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Use structured screening and assessment tools to identify risks and determine interventions.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date client data across information systems to support case planning and decision making.
• Support families to create positive change and contribute to community reintegration.
• Engage in behaviour management strategies and promote reflective practice among staff.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and quality standards.

Education

Diploma or higher qualification

Job description

Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office is seeking a Youth Justice Caseworker to provide frontline services to young people in the Tamworth area. The role forms part of a multidisciplinary team aimed at reducing re-offending, improving youth functioning and assisting reintegration into families and the community.

You will undertake case management, deliver intervention programs and collaborate with courts, parole authorities and other stakeholders to connect young people with appropriate