Caseworker - Moree, Youth Justice Centre - Youth Justice

Youth Justice Caseworker

Moree Youth Bail Support Team

•           Location – Moree, NSW
•            Employment type – 2 x Full time temporary up to 6 months
•            Salary – Clerk Grade 6/7, $100,011 - $109,194 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.

We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander.

Your role

This role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of young people in the Moree community and forms a key component of a new Bail Support Team which is being established to provide intensive support and guidance to young people in Moree who are on bail, but not court ordered supervision.

The support will be targeted to the individual needs and strengths of each young person and may include program support, cultural and family support as well as referrals to other essential services such as medical, employment and social.

The case worker position will provide front line services, particularly bail support and community development, for young people. This involves providing a range of quality externally and internally sourced services to young people particularly in need of bail support but may also relate to young people in custody, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime and court mandated young people and their families. This role aims to reduce re-offending of young people, support their strengths and work on reintegration into their families and the community.

What you’ll do

As part of the Moree Youth Bail Support Team, you will:

• Provide intensive support to young people who are on bail but not under supervised orders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully provide and deliver front line services to young people.
• Undertake a strengths-based approach to support young people who agree to bail support.
• Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person.
• Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff along with a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor the progress of the young person.
• Work closely with courts, police and other legal services and provide clear and advice, briefings, reports and other formal communication.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide young people and their families with the tools, information and support to create positive change in their lives and contribute productively within their community.
• Work with community, family and young people to undertake community development work and partnerships which can provide benefits to young people.
• Adapt to changes and comply with Departmental policies, procedures, standards and best practice guidelines. 

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated strong understanding of Aboriginal community engagement principles and practices, particularly in the Moree community.
• Demonstrated work with Aboriginal young people, communities, and families.
• Ability to initiate and design community development activities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Regional and rural based Youth Justice Caseworkers may travel larger distances to meet with clients.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 15th December 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

 For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Carol Thomas on 0406 382 873 or at  Carol.Thomas@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Justine Clark on 02 8688 0549 or at Justine.clark@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/pathways/careers-for-aboriginal-people.html             

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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