Youth Justice Caseworker - Orange Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice

 

 

Youth Justice Caseworker –

Orange Youth Justice Community Office,

Youth Justice

 

 

 

• Ongoing, Full time
• Location: Orange
• Clerk Grade 6/7, Salary ($100,011 - $109,194 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

 

 

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community. We strongly encourage and support applications from people who Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent.

 

 

Your role

 

Orange Youth Justice Community Office is looking for a caseworker to  provide front line services to young people at their community office.

 

This involves providing a range of quality externally and internally sourced services to detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime and court mandated young people and their families. The role is part of a multi-disciplined team that aims to reduce re-offending of young people, enhance their functioning and support reintegration into their families and the community.

 

 

What you’ll do

 

As part of the Orange Youth Justice Community Office, you will

 

• Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re-offending. This includes case planning, organising, and facilitating case conferences and delivering offence focused intervention programs to young people.
• Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff such as other YJ Caseworkers, Youth Officers and Psychologists, along with a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor the progress of the young person.
• Work closely with courts, parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals and provide clear and concise advice, briefings, reports and other formal written communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Use detailed structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people and determine the level and types of interventions/programs required, including family and crisis interventions.
• Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with required operational standards and take appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate records and data integrity of relevant information systems to ensure accurate, up to date client information is available to support effective case management, planning, decision making and quality assurance.
• Provide young people and their families with the tools, information, and support to create positive change in their lives and contribute more productively within their community.
• Contribute to the therapeutic nature of Youth Justice services including behaviour management of young people and reflective practice with staff.
• Adapt to changes and