Youth Justice Case Manager - Shepparton

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Great opportunity to make a difference to young people and to your community.

Summary about this job

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services

Company: Youth Justice, Department of Justice and Regulation

Location: Shepparton & Goulburn Valley

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $60,000 - $79,999

Phone: +61-7-1879-6705

Fax: +61-2-7306-3039

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Detail information about job Youth Justice Case Manager - Shepparton. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Ongoing, full time opportunity, based in Shepparton
  • Salary range $63,142 - $77,530 plus superannuation
  • Contribute to community safety and reducing recidivism in young offender

 

  • Ongoing, full time opportunity, based in Shepparton
  • Salary range $63,142 - $77,530 plus superannuation
  • Contribute to community safety and reducing recidivism in young offender

About Us

The Youth Justice Team provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Koori Court, and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders. The team promotes the personal development of young offenders and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.

About the Role

As a Youth Justice Case Manager, you will supervise and provide support to young people subject to Youth Justice Court orders. You will prepare Court and Youth Parole Board reports, develop Client Service Plans and attend court for client matters. You will also provide assessments, develop case plans/reports and advocate for the provision of support services.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • understanding of the youth justice system, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines
  • knowledge of the principles of case management with the ability to utilise a range of assessments and interventions relevant to the background and needs of the young person
  • empathy and cultural awareness including an appreciation of different cultures
  • confidence in managing stakeholders, negotiating effectively to develop and implement solutions.

A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable. Other tertiary qualifications at Diploma level or above will be considered only if they include units of study in case management/casework practice and have had supervised practical work placements.

A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the state at short notice and outside business hours as required.

A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Please note:  When submitting your application online, there will be questions pertaining to a number of the position's Key Selection Criteria to which you are required to respond.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

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