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

Job details

As Caseworker, 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. [Mandatory for all Role Profiles]
• 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 through the use of 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.

Role specific/technical skills

• You understand the impacts of historical and contemporary policy and practices upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You have a demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively, and with humility, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Work will be required to be performed within the spread of hours 0600 to 1800. At times work may be required to be performed outside of the spread hours. Remuneration, or otherwise, for work performed outside the spread of hours will be determined with the applicable Awards provision.
• Officers are required to drive government vehicles as a part of their day-to-day work, therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current "C" Class Drivers licence.
• While the position is based at Buranda, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional officers will be required in this role. This may include overnight stays and flights to remote destinations.
• It is mandatory for the occupants 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.
• The department recognises that people who have tertiary degrees other than those listed above, may possess a skill set that is appropriate for this role. The applicant needs to demonstrate completion of a minimum of six (6) subjects that cover at least four of the following seven areas:
o Effective practice at micro and macro levels of communication/ engagement skills, counselling.
o Assessment and intervention skills in working with young people, families and communities (including subjects specific to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities).
o Working within a case management framework.
o Theoretical frameworks i.e., strengths-based practice, empowerment, systems, crisis intervention, social development, child development, family dynamics.
o Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the issues related to their over-representation in the youth justice and child protection systems.
o Criminal justice system/law.
o Social norms, mores, and community development.
• If an applicant possesses a degree that may fall into the category of "other recognised degree", they are requested to supply, with their application, a copy of their official academic transcript along with a description of the subjects completed (this is usually available from the university's website). During the short-listing process, the selection panel will use the attached documentation to assess degree eligibility.

To apply: Please refer to the attached role profile for further information on leadership competencies and how to apply.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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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• 696579 26 - Role Description (Word, 136KB)