Successful applicant must reside in EMERALD
The role of Senior Youth Worker is to provide supervision and support to young people who are subject to a youth justice intervention and support the Program Coordinator/Team Coordinator in the ongoing management of Youth Workers, including induction, assistance with performance management and adherence to Workplace Health and Safety policies.

Please refer to role profile for full details.

Job details

POSITION BASED IN EMERALD

As Senior Youth Worker, you will specifically:

• Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Provide assistance to the Team Leader in ensuring the delivery of high-quality service in accordance with relevant legislative provision, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.
• Develop weekly work rosters, matching young people subject to youth justice orders, with appropriate youth workers.
• Negotiate with other Government and community agencies, on behalf of young people, so as to enhance their access to services in accordance with the case plan.
• Conduct regular audits of Workplace Health and Safety issues in relation to agencies. Ensure that safety equipment is available, and all equipment used in conjunction with the Community Service Order Program is safe to operate.
• Provide supervision and support to young people to assist with their compliance with court orders and reintegration into the community in accordance with the case plan.
• Maintain records of program attendance and prepare reports to assist case planning and reviews and attend these meetings as required.
• Participate productively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team involving a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality casework outcome.

Mandatory requirements:

• Travel is a requirement of this position; therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current “C” Class Drivers licence.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide a referee who is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities. (This is not a mandatory requirement).
• This role is designated as Regulated employment as the position provides support services to children and young people, and therefore will require a valid Blue Card to be linked with the organisation prior to starting. Please refer to the Blue Card Services website (http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/) for further information.

What we can offer you

• Rural and Remote Incentive Allowance of $2,500 every 6 months
• Locality Allowance paid fortnightly of $33.30 ($66.60 with dependents)
• Work-life balance - with flexible working options
• Competitive salary
• Benefits including up to 12.75% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Career progression opportunities

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

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 638609-25-Role Profile (Word, 568KB)
  
  
  638609-25-Applicant Information Guide (PDF, 789KB)