Caseworkers provide professional intervention to young offenders subject to youth justice intervention, with the aim of reducing re-offending.
As The Caseworker, You Will Specifically
* Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* Work effectively within a statutory environment to manage the dual roles of monitoring young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervening to address issues that place them at risk of re-offending.
* Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
* Work collaboratively as part of a team including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders, their families, and the community.
* Prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Children's Court on behalf of the Chief Executive. Conduct pre and post court interviews, prepare quality pre-sentence reports, affidavits, and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system.
* Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
* Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organizational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.
Mandatory Requirements And Qualifications
It is a requirement of this role to have possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioral science or social science, criminology, or other recognized degree.
Job Details
* Occupational group: Community Care
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Administration
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