As part of a dynamic and progressive team your role of youth worker will be to support young people to meet the requirements of their orders and provide positive pathways through education and employment that could divert them away form a life of crime.

Job details

Mandatory Requirements

• One of the referees should be 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.

•Travel is a requirement of this position, therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current “C” Class Drivers licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to young people in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, strategic priorities, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.

• Support the Program Coordinator in relation to the maintenance of services for young people subject to youth justice interventions.

• 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.

• 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.

• Maintain records of program attendance and prepare reports to assist case planning and reviews, and attend these meetings as required.

Applications to remain current for twelve months

Job Ad Reference - QLD/365616/21

Closing Date - Friday, 12 March 2021

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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• 365616 21 - Role Profile (Word, 327KB)