The role of Senior Youth Worker is to provide supervision and support to young people who are subject to a youth justice intervention and support the Program Coordinator/Team Coordinator in the ongoing management of Youth Workers, including induction, assistance with performance management and adherence to Workplace Health and Safety policies.
The Senior Youth Worker key responsibilities are:
• Provide assistance to the Program Coordinator/Team Coordinator in ensuring the delivery of high-quality service in accordance with relevant legislative provision, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.
• Develop weekly work rosters, matching young people subject to youth justice orders, with appropriate youth workers.
• Negotiate with other Government and community agencies, on behalf of young people, so as to enhance their access to services in accordance with the case plan.
• Conduct regular audits of Workplace Health and Safety issues in relation to agencies. Ensure that safety equipment is available, and all equipment used in conjunction with the Community Service Order Program is safe to operate.
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