Aboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker - Gosford Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice
Division: Northern CPPYJ
Location: Gosford, NSW, AU, 2250
* 1 x Ongoing, Full time
* 1 x Temporary Full time up to 6 months with possibility of extension
* Clerk Grade 6/7, Salary ($104,011 - $113,562 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.
Your role: This role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Provide front line services to young people at Gosford Youth Justice 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:
* Develop and maintain relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully provide and deliver front line services to young people.
* Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re-offending, including case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences, and delivering offence focused intervention programs.
* Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff and a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor their progress.
* 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.
* Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with required operational standards.
* Maintain accurate records and data integrity of relevant information systems 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.
* Contribute to the therapeutic nature of Youth Justice services including behaviour management of young people.
* Adapt to changes and comply with Departmental policies and best practice guidelines.
What we’re looking for:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.
* NSW Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
* Current Driver’s Licence.
* Regional and rural based Youth Justice Caseworkers travel larger distances to meet with clients.
As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people.
Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 .
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role:
* Confirmation of Aboriginality form
* Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work.
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks:
* National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
* A challenging and rewarding career.
* Flexible, autonomous work environment.
* Competitive pay and conditions.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.
Click apply. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:
* Tell us why you want to work with Aboriginal young people who are engaged with Youth Justice.
* Tell us about a cultural project / initiative that you have been involved in.
Applications close 26 March 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the Hiring Manager.
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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