At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and supervise young people in youth justice interventions while promoting cultural inclusivity.
- Company: Youth Justice and Victim Support, committed to community partnerships.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and make a positive impact in the community.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on making a difference in young lives.
- Why this job: Be a role model and help young people reintegrate into society.
- Qualifications: Passion for youth support and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47583 - 58157 $ per year.
Youth Justice and Victim Support – Mermaid Beach QLD
The role of the Youth Worker is to provide supervision and support to young people subject to a youth justice intervention.
The Youth Worker is supervised by the Program Coordinator / Senior Transition Officer.
As a Youth Worker, you will specifically
- 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.
- Deliver components of core programs, whilst working alone or in team settings to support and reinforce the Service Response Plan as developed by Youth Justice Caseworkers.
- Provide supervision and support to young people and ensure delivery of high quality service in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures, and contemporary best practice.
- Consult and negotiate with relevant stakeholders including other government and community agencies, service providers and families on behalf of young people to design, implement and enhance their access to services, including support networks, in accordance with the young person's service response plan.
- Provide supervision and culturally appropriate individual and family support to young people to assist with their compliance with bail, court orders and reintegration into the community, in accordance with the young person's service response plan.
- Participate and contribute productively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality casework and case management outcomes.
- Develop and maintain knowledge relevant to the role and actively participate in appropriate learning and development processes.
- Prepare and maintain accessible and clear case records consistent with departmental case management requirements, to assist service response planning and reviews, and attend these meetings as required.
- Assist the Program Coordinator in developing weekly rosters of work for young people subject to supervised orders and bail programs in accordance with the young person's service response plan.
- Conduct regular audits of service delivery sites and program equipment to ensure appropriate safety requirements are met and program activities are conducted safely.
- Participate in training and skill development to deliver services in accordance with best practice and contemporary youth justice.
- Demonstrate cultural capability and a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture.
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Youth Worker employer: Youth Justice and Victim Support
As an Assessor with Youth Justice and Victim Support in South Brisbane, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of victims of crime. The organisation fosters a supportive work culture that values inclusivity and cultural capability, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to community partnerships while ensuring responsive and quality services are delivered to those in need.
Contact Details:
Youth Justice and Victim Support Recruitment Team
