Case Worker – Youth Justice Casework Support Program
Taldumande Youth Services has an exciting prospect available for an experienced Case Worker (Youth Justice Casework Support Program) to join our busy team on a full-time basis.
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, and working closely with the Parramatta Youth Justice Community Office (YJCO) team, the Case Worker will be responsible for:
- Delivering the Youth Justice Casework Support Program (YJ CSP) across Cumberland, Fairfield and Canterbury-Bankstown LGAs, providing practical support to help young people at risk of ongoing involvement in the criminal justice system to achieve positive change in their lives.
- Providing front line services to children and young people aged 12 - 18 years referred by YJ NSW who are being supervised by YJ NSW, young people who are transitioning from custody into the community, young people who have a Youth Justice Conference (YJC) referral and young people receiving Bail Support.
- Providing a range of culturally appropriate, holistic and practical supports for the young person and their families to address the underlying needs and issues that contribute to their offending.
- Ensuring timely referrals and support to access services and supports that meet young people’s needs including financial support (Centrelink), accommodation, health services, re-engagement with school, vocational training, prosocial activities, cultural connections, mentoring and brokerage.
- Undertaking case management activities in an efficient and professional manner.
- Collaborating with youth justice services, organisations, partner agencies and government departments.
- Working closely with schools, courts, police, detention centres and legal professionals, providing advice, briefings and reports.
- Working to influence change in the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children and young people in the youth justice system.
The successful candidate will hold:
- A completed relevant tertiary qualification.
- Experience working with children and young people desirable.
- A passion for facilitating great outcomes for at risk children, young people and their families.
- Superior verbal and written communication and fantastic administrative and organisational skills.
- Full driver's licence and own vehicle.
In return, we offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, flexible working options, opportunities for professional development and internal progression, a friendly and supportive team environment and more!
Taldumande Youth Services is a not-for-profit organisation that supports vulnerable children, young people and their families. We operate the only 24/7 crisis refuge for young people across Sydney and offer supported accommodation and community programs that provide a streamlined pathway, from homelessness and family breakdown, to independence and stability.
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📌 Case Worker – Youth Justice Casework Support Program
🏢 Taldumande Youth Services
📍 City of Parramatta Council