Youth Worker, Youth Justice Community Support Services (YJCSS)
* 75 hours per fortnight, maximum-term position until 31 December 2026.
* Ballarat.
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About the Position
CatholicCare Victoria's Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS) is an integrated approach to the provision of intensive support and services to young people involved with Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) Youth Justice Unit to complement the statutory case management for clients assessed as requiring high to intensive level of intervention.
You will provide a flexible and intensive supervisory and support response to young people under statutory order including Youth Control Orders (YCO) and Intensive Bail (IB). This position works as part of an integrated team to provide individually targeted supports and responses to young people who have come into contact with the justice system to address their criminogenic behaviours and avoid further progression in the criminal justice system.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for working with young people, possess assertive outreach capability and have a good understanding of case management.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
* Utilising an assertive outreach and engagement approach, provide a combination of centre based and assertive outreach to ensure a flexible support response to young people
* Implementing support plans, in conjunction with Youth Justice workers and other key stakeholders and participate fully in care team meetings
* Supporting young people to access and engage in structured programs and prosocial activities both inside and outside of normal business hours including weekends
* Participating the development and implementation of Group activities where appropriate
* Maintaining confidential client files
* Collecting and and maintaining data according to DJCS Guidelines and CatholicCare Victoria reporting standards including Outcome Star
To be considered for this position, you will require:
* Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Welfare, Social Work or relevant discipline
* Experience in delivering service responses and interventions that promote a reduction in offending by young people
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Youth Justice system, relevant legislation and processes
* Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed practice with young people and families
About CatholicCare Victoria
CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.
We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.
We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.
At CatholicCare Victoria we live our values of Respectfulness, Integrity, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Compassion.
Working for CatholicCare Victoria
At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:
* A family friendly working environment.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Salary packaging for eligible staff.
We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
How to Apply
For further information and how to apply, visit our website
Enquiries to: Applicants are encouraged to contact Linda Ferguson, Team Leader, Youth Justice or a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Applications are required to be submitted via our website for your application to be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.
Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children's check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.
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