Casual Mentor - Cobham Youth Justice Centre, Youth Justice

Casual Mentor - Cobham Youth Justice Centre,

Youth Justice

• Casual
• Location: St Mary’s
• Clerk Grade 2 - Hourly rates $46.75 per hour (Weekday rate), $60.98 per hour (Saturday rate) & $71.15 per hour (Sunday rate) plus employer's contribution to superannuation

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 descent.

Your role

Provide community clients with the opportunity to form a positive relationship with an adult who can provide individual assistance, guidance and support to reduce offending and successfully integrate young people into the community.

Assist in supporting young people achieve case plan goals. In being a positive role model for young people, Mentors are matched to clients based on a list of attributes that best assist the young person in achieving the case plans that are prepared by the supervisor.

What you’ll do

• Act as role model for the referred young person, encourage young people to participate in educational, vocational and employment programs, positive lifestyle and recreational activities.
• Enter a service provision contract with the young person and their Youth Justice Officer/ Youth Justice Counsellor based on the identified Case Plan goals.
• Maintain contact and work as directed in accordance with the agreed, regularly revised Case Plan.
• Provide verbal reports and written case notes on activities and interventions undertaken as part of the Case Plan.
• Provide support to young people i.e., family/court support (not legal representation or represent the agency).
• Support young people in alternative placements i.e., Accommodation or school
• Notify the Youth Justice Officer/ Youth Justice Counsellor of any experienced and anticipated difficulties.
• Ensure all required documentation is complete.
• Support/provide guidance, coaching or assistance in developing life skills:

• Literacy and numeracy.
• job search skills, resume writing.
• budgeting.
• social skills.
• vocational skills i.e., woodwork, metalwork, lawn maintenance.

What we’re looking for

• Current Driver’s Licence.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

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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.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

1. Provide an example of a time when you successfully mentored or guided a young person facing challenges. How did you approach the situation, and what strategies did you use to help them achieve their goals?

2. Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with other professionals (e.g., Youth Justice Officers, counsellors, or educators) to support a young person. How did you contribute to the team effort, and what was the outcome?

Applications close 26 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Cayan Erdogdu on 0433 580 130 or via Cayan.erdogdu@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 Lisa Smith on 02 8688 1119  or via lisa.smith3@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

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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