Job type: Full time / Until 30 June 2025
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: DJCS/0624-SEP24
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
The Youth Justice Team provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Koori Court, and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders.
About the Role
Youth Justice are currently recruiting a fixed term, full time Case Manager position based in the western metropolitan area.
Case Managers supervise and provide support to young people subject to Youth Justice Court orders.
You will prepare Court and Youth Parole Board reports, develop Client Service Plans and attend court for client matters.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
A passion for contributing to the rehabilitation of young people in the justice system Understanding of the youth justice system, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines Knowledge of the principles of case management with the ability to utilise a range of assessments and interventions relevant to the background and needs of the young person Empathy and cultural awareness including an appreciation of different cultures Confidence in managing stakeholders, negotiating effectively to develop and implement solutions.
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable.
A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the state.
A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.
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