Job Title: Youth Justice Worker
This role involves working as a youth justice worker in a secure facility, housing young people on remand or sentenced to a period of imprisonment.
About the Job
As a frontline staff member, you will supervise and support young people, promoting positive relationships and guiding them towards rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively in a team environment, and possess a high level of empathy and understanding for the needs of young people.
Main Responsibilities
* Create a safe and secure environment for both staff and young people
* Help young people establish healthy routines and work to a daily structure
* Redirect anti-social and challenging behaviour to the standards expected by the community
* Respond to incidents as they occur
* Help young people develop positive family and peer relationships
* Facilitate support from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations
What You Will Get
* 9 weeks of fully paid training
* A fair salary with generous penalty rates
* Personalised professional development plans
* Extensive in-house clinical and peer support available through our staff-wellbeing programs
* 5 weeks of paid annual leave per year
* Up to $10,000 relocation allowance for eligible candidates
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. If you have a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and a desire to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, then this could be the role for you.