Youth Through Care Officer - ATSILS MOUNT ISA
Join our state-wide Through Care Team with a direct focus on youth clients who are considered to be of a high-risk of reoffending.
The role:
* Deliver intensive and high-quality casework to a discrete number of targeted youth detainees (both pre and post release);
* Work collaboratively with correctional facility staff, specialist advocates and other stakeholders;
* Provide specialist referral pathways to youth clients and their families, and in many contexts, their communities;
* Report on impact of your case work and network referrals;
* Flexible working hours and rewarding social justice work;
* Generous salary sacrificing options.
About you:
* Offer your experience with a Degree in Social Work or Behavioural Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution (or a minimum five (5) years\' demonstrated work experience with equivalent competencies relating to the case management of clients in the Criminal Justice System);
* Demonstrate your professional familiarity with the Criminal Justice System;
* Must hold a current Driver Licence, have a reliable driving history and be willing to drive for work (essential);
* Experience working with clients in our network is highly regarded as are qualifications, research or current studies related to trauma-informed practice with young people and children.
ATSILS acknowledges with appreciation that this position is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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