Job Description:
This is a challenging and rewarding role that involves coordinating, supervising, and directing the work of Youth Officers across the Orana Youth Justice Centre. The successful candidate will ensure the appropriate care and custody of youth, safety of staff, and consistent application of the unit program in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and supervise a team by risk assessing and prioritizing the needs of the centre to allocate workload, supervise routines, facilitation of admissions and discharges, and incident response coordination.
* Prepare, submit, and maintain various reports and records on issues such as security, unit issues, behaviour management, incidents, programming, staffing issues, ensuring reports and records are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
* Coordinate and assist staff and resources allowing adequate time for internal and external stakeholders working with detainees to complete case management activities, programs, and therapeutic intervention.
About Us:
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Requirements:
The successful candidate must have a completion of Certificate IV in Juvenile Justice (Youth Work) or Community Services or equivalent PLUS relevant experience. Possession of 'Provide First Aid' Certificate (HTLTAID003) and Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance are also required.