Intensive Support Worker -Youth Justice Community Support Service - Full Time
Provide intensive & holistic support to youth in the justice system to develop independent living skills & reduce chance of re-offending
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Jesuit Social Services
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Attractive salary plus salary packaging available.
Phone: +61-8-2999-3073
Fax: +61-7-2505-9824
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Detail information about job Intensive Support Worker -Youth Justice Community Support Service - Full Time. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the program
The Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS) is an integrated approach to the provision of intensive support and services to Youth Justice Clients to complement the statutory case management undertaken by Youth Justice Units. This service model has been developed recognising that Youth Justice Clients present with a range of complex and varied needs that require an individualised service response. The YJCSS aims to: reduce the rate, severity, and frequency of offending behaviour, to enable effective transition of young people from intensive tertiary services to their community and to develop their capacity for economic participation and engagement in education, training and employment.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced staff member to join our YJCSS team, providing support to young people involved with Youth Justice.
Our team provides intensive support to young people and their families and ensures young people referred to the program are: supported to complete the requirements of their Youth Justice Order, are linked to family, community and culture, have pathways to economic participation and have access to a range of supports and services in relation to health, housing and developmental needs.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.
Candidate Requirements
Demonstrated skills and experience working with young people involved in the justice system, strong practice framework and an ability to work flexible hours (after hours).
How to apply
The position description can be found on our website, www.jss.org.au.
For further information please contact Sarah Covill, Manager - Youth Justice Programs on m: 0409 978 491.
Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Applications that do not directly address Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter.
Please apply in confidence.
Applications close at 5.00pm on 26th July 2018
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a family friendly working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.