Youth Justice Caseworker: Impactful Interventions & Reports

Queensland Government; Queensland; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Queensland Government is seeking Caseworkers to support youth justice interventions aimed at reducing re-offending. You will monitor compliance with court orders, engage in culturally informed assessments, and participate in restorative justice programs within a collaborative team.

The role involves reporting to the Children\'s Court, conducting interviews, and preparing presentence documents to support best practices for young people in the justice system.

Responsabilités

• Work effectively within a statutory environment to manage the dual roles of monitoring young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervening to address issues that place them at risk of re-offending.
• Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders, their families, and the community.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Children's Court on behalf of the Chief Executive. Conduct pre and post court interviews, prepare quality presentence reports, affidavits, and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system.
• Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
• Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.
• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Description du poste

Queensland Government is seeking Caseworkers to support youth justice interventions aimed at reducing re-offending. You will monitor compliance with court orders, engage in culturally informed assessments, and participate in restorative justice programs within a collaborative team.

The role involves reporting to the Children\'s Court, conducting interviews, and preparing presentence documents to support best practices for young people in the justice system.