To provide high quality support and intervention services to young people subject to a youth justice intervention, their families, and communities with a goal of reducing the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the youth justice system

Job details

The Youth, Family and Community Resource Officer Key Responsibilities are:

• Deliver support and intervention services to young people subject to a youth justice intervention, their families, and communities in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements
• Implement culturally appropriate individualised case plans through designing and implementing intervention strategies, negotiating with service providers, and linking clients to the services/supports they require (including formal and informal services, government and non-government agencies).
• Participate productively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality service outcomes.
• Liaise and develop effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including families, elders, other key community members, community agencies and Government departments.
• Undertake a range of record and information management tasks including maintenance of case records, preparation of reports, performance reporting and data entry to ensure casework and organisational accountability.
• Actively participate in training and development activities to develop and maintain an appropriate knowledge and skills base to ensure that service delivery is consistent with departmental priorities and objectives, service objectives, current trends and relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the good governance and objectives of the directorate and department.

Role Requirements - Refer to Role Profile

• Drivers' license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted driver's licence. 
• This role provides support services to children and young people and therefore will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation.
• Citizenship/visa: to be employed in a position, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. 
• A probationary period may apply to successful applicants to permanent roles who are external to the public service (unless advised otherwise). 
• Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal history check or blue card screening.
• Travel away from centre: while the position is based in Toowoomba, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional officers may be required in this role.
  This includes overnight stays.

What We Can Offer You

• Work-life balance - with flexible working options
• Competitive salary 
• Benefits including up to 12.75% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Career progression opportunities.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/599194/24
Closing Date: Friday, 08th November 2024.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 599194 24 role profile (Word, 574KB)