Overview
Youth Justice Worker - Community Youth Justice South - 989107
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The Team
Community Youth Justice Services (South) provides an assertive outreach model of practice, partnering with young people to improve outcomes. There is an exciting range of opportunities, working alongside passionate colleagues and stakeholders, within a holistic, child-centred framework.
About The Role
As part of a restorative justice practice framework and subject to the statutory provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1997, assess the complex risks and rehabilitative needs of young people referred by the police and the courts, participate in youth diversionary programs and case manage a caseload of identified clients on legal orders.
We Are Offering
* Ongoing employment - ASAP start date
* 76 hours per fortnight
* Pathsways to grow your career
* Opportunity to be part of a child-safe organisation
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Essential
* Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment.
* Satisfactory completion of an approved Allied Health Professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association.
* Current Drivers Licence.
* The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. Checks to be conducted:
o Conviction Checks in the following areas: crimes of violence, sex related offences, serious drug offences, crimes involving dishonesty, serious traffic offences
o Identification check
o Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and Reference
Statement Of Duties (PDF) and Statement Of Duties (DOCX) are available to assist with applying online.
How To Apply
Applications should include:
* a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties
* a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history
* a valid email address for the purposes of email communication
* the contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties
Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
For more information, contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment:
Phone: +61 3 6165 6285 or Email: recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au
Should you require more information, request specific vacancy details from the Contact Person. Name: Liam Duthoit, Team Leader Youth Justice Services (South), Phone: 0499 285 741, Email: liam.duthoit@decyp.tas.gov.au.
About DECYP: Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. Our values are Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility and guide our culture.
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