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Caseworker


Youth Justice; Region - Far North Queensland - Youth Justice; Service Delivery - Youth Justice; Atherton

Caseworkers provide professional intervention to young offenders subject to youth justice intervention, with the aim of reducing re-offending.

Mandatory requirements and qualifications

It is a requirement of this role to have possession of a tertiary degree relevant to the role such as social work, behavioural science or social science, criminology, or other recognised degree.

Please see further information below for specifics of mandatory role requirements.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Community Care
Classification PO2, PO3
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/560313/24
Closing date 09-May-2024
Job duration
Contact person Kate Jaffer
Contact details Phone: 07 4095 9700
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The Caseworker key responsibilities are:

• Work effectively within a statutory environment to manage the dual roles of monitoring young offenders' compliance with court orders and intervening to address issues that place them at risk of re-offending.
• Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team including a range of internal and external stakeholders, to achieve positive outcomes for victims, young offenders, their families, and the community.
• Prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Children's Court on behalf of the Chief Executive. Conduct pre and post court interviews, prepare quality presentence reports, affidavits, and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system.
• Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
• Actively participate in a range of continuing professional development activities to continuously improve your ability to contribute to organisational goals, including training, supervision, and relevant accreditation.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/560313/24

Closing Date: Thursday, 9th May 2024

Further information

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Three positions available:
1 - Permanent
2 - Temporary full-time:
1x end date 4 April 2025
1x end date 13 June 2025

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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