Youth Justice Victims Support Worker (YJVSW)
About the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre
We are a client‐centred organisation supporting the community throughout Barwon, Wimmera and the South West regions. We offer a range of specialist support services to people impacted by sexual and family violence, including 24‐hour crisis care, specialist response services, early intervention programmes, a Victims Assistance Program, Community Legal Services, trauma recovery programmes, professional training and primary prevention initiatives.
Job Description
The Youth Justice Victims Support Worker will work across two initiatives that support victims of youth offending. The role involves attending Children's Court to engage and support victims and representing them in restorative group conferences.
* Work with Victoria Police, Prosecutions and Court staff to identify and engage with victims across children's courts (Geelong, Warrnambool, Colac, Hamilton and Portland).
* Provide on‐site support to victims to help them understand Children's Court and youth justice processes.
* Refer victims to support services such as Victim Assistance Programs, and assist with justice‐system tasks such as preparing Victim Impact Statements and applying to the Financial Assistance Scheme.
* If appropriate, flag future opportunities for restorative processes and seek consent for contact about these opportunities.
* Provide secondary consults to Prosecutions and contribute to referrals (e.g., CCYD, YJGC).
* Provide victim support for conferencing – better support existing demand for Youth Justice Group Conference's (YJGC's) and Children's Court Youth Diversion (CCYD) conferencing.
About You
With a degree in psychology, social work or another relevant discipline, you will be values‐driven, motivated to make a difference and client‐focused. You thrive working autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* A bachelor's degree or working toward a degree‐level qualification in psychology, social work or another relevant discipline.
* Minimum two years of relevant experience (desirable).
Essential Skills and Knowledge
* Understanding of the youth justice system (including Children's Court), victim service system and relevant legislation.
* Experience working with victims of crime.
* Demonstrated experience in trauma‐informed approaches to assessment, referrals and victim support.
* Understanding of restorative justice theory and principles, including group conferencing processes.
* Ability to develop and maintain authentic and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure positive client and service system outcomes.
* Excellent ICT, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Strong knowledge of family violence and sexual assault service systems, responses and best practices.
* Demonstrated ability in risk assessment and management, including suicide risk, self‐harm and violence risk.
* Understanding of governance, quality improvement and safety frameworks.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
* Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural humility.
Referees
Applicants must provide the name and current contact details of 2–3 professional referees, including the most recent or current supervisor.
Period of Appointment
This position is a fixed term until June 2028.
Hours of Work
* Part‐time 0.8 FTE.
* Location is Geelong with regular travel to regional services.
* Hours usually are 9:00 am to 5:06 pm, Monday to Friday, but may vary based on service needs.
* Flexibility in working hours is required from time to time.
Salary and Conditions
Annual salary range is as a Business Services or Specialist Family Violence Practitioner, Level 5 Pay Point 1. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills. Industrial instrument: the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre Enterprise Agreement 2023. Salary packaging: provided via Maxxia, PBI status with other expenses available to package above this cap. The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre is a Public Benevolent Institution. Superannuation will be paid by the employer in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. Probationary period of six months with a review during this period.
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