Youth Support Worker
Core
Provide practical support, mentoring, and outreach to young people involved in the justice system to reduce risk and improve wellbeing.
Role type
Youth Support Worker (IC)
Builds
Case plans and support pathways for youth justice clients
Domain
Social services / Youth justice
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
relationship building, communication, case plan management, advocacy, time management, engagement with complex challenges
Preferred skills
experience in youth justice, knowledge of education/employment/housing services, cultural competency
Responsibilities
Deliver outreach and case support, build trusted relationships, support access to essential services, provide mentoring and life skills training, offer after-hours support, advocate for clients with courts and families
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC