Senior Practitioner- Youth Justice Support
Location :
Mount Isa (with coverage across Gulf and Townsville)
SCHADS 5= $100,*********,000 +super & salary packaging in a large not-for-profit
Relocation allowance and up to 4 weeks rental assistance
About the Role
We provide intensive mentoring and support to young people aged ***** years who have been involved in the youth justice system and held in youth detention. Our work spans both detention and community settings, with the aim of reducing reoffending and building sustainable futures.
The service focuses on :
Supporting young people as they transition back into community life, including pathways to stability, education, and employment
Developing and implementing individual support plans with Youth Justice and other stakeholders
Providing intensive supervision and assertive outreach for 6-12 months post-release, including after-hours and weekend support
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will :
Drive quality program planning and implementation across sites
Provide coaching and support to colleagues, strengthening practice capability
Build and sustain strong partnerships with internal teams, government agencies, community Elders, and service providers
Hold a small client caseload, applying trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice
Oversee case management, monitoring and evaluation, and risk management processes
Contribute to team cohesion and staff development through training, debriefs, and reflective supervision
You bring :
Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people involved in the justice system
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
Demonstrated ability to coach staff, lead program quality, and manage stakeholder relationships
Excellent communication and reporting skills
Qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, or a related field (or equivalent significant experience)
A current Driver's Licence, ability to get a police check, and a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
For more information, please contact
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