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

Job details

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 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 pre sentence 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 Requirements - please also refer to Role Profile

• 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.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal history check or blue card screening.
• Successful applicants will be required to disclose previous serious disciplinary action taken against them.
• Working in eligible regional and remote locations can attract additional benefits which may include financial incentives, subsidised accommodation, and additional leave. 
• It is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted driver's licence.
• This role will require a valid Blue Card with the organisation. 
• While the position is based in Toowoomba, travel within the region for site visits and to other regional officers will be required in this role. This includes overnight stays.

Mandatory 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/594058/24
Closing Date: Monday, 14th October 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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• 594058 24 Role profile (Word, 844KB)