Prospect to make a difference
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);
- Must be the holder (or be eligible for immediate application) of a current Queensland Government Blue Card prior to commencing work;
- 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.
We have eight Selection Criteria in our Position Description (PD) for this role. Please email for a copy of the PD and ATSILS wishes you every success in this fast-paced recruitment.
Employment Type: Full-Time
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