The role of the Intensive Case Management Caseworker is to provide quality professional casework services to young people subject to a youth justice intervention.
Mandatory qualifications/role requirements It is a requirement of this role to have possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology or other recognised degree.
(See the mandatory qualifications information section in the attached role profile regarding other recognised degrees.
)One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, where possible, who can attest to your background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted "c" class drivers licence as officers are required to drive Government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work.Blue card: this role provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation.
Please refer to the Blue Card Services website for further information.Travel away from centre: while the position is based in Townsville, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional offices may be required in this role.
This may include overnight stays.As an Intensive Case Management Caseworker, you will specifically: Deliver best practice statutory casework services to young people using high level assessment and intervention skills to deliver integrated and culturally appropriate services, including intensive engagement with families, community organisations and other key stakeholders, in accordance with the legislative, policy and procedural requirements.Prepare and present information and evidence to the Childrens Court, including an ability to conduct pre and post court interviews, liaise with key Court stakeholders and prepare pre-sentence reports, affidavits and other documentation as required.Engage with and establish partnerships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers, in a number of local areas, to establish an appropriate therapeutic alliance to achieve quality casework outcomes.Provision and effective coordination of the therapeutic alliance, formulating and implementation of a singular case plan with consistent action-oriented goals to support the young person and their family members.
This may include assisting a parent/guardian, sibling and/or young person to obtain employment, re-engage in education, address substance misuse, access physical and mental health services, access safe housing, learn responsible parenting skills, address anti-social behaviour, and improve community participation.Undertake a range of record and information management tasks including maintenance of case records, preparation of reports, and data entry to ensure casework and accountability in accordance with policy and procedures and as requested by management.Actively participate in and deliver training and professional development activities to develop, maintain and enhance knowledge and competencies to ensure that service delivery is based on contemporary, evidence based, best practice principles and is consistent with current practice trends and Departmental objectives.Actively participate in regular formal and informal supervision, apply self-reflective practices and contribute to peer supervision.Delegations Intensive Case Management Caseworkers have a range of statutory delegations under the Youth Justice Act 1992.
**Previous applicants need not apply** Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/598370/24 Closing Date: Tuesday, 5th November 2024
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