Youth Justice Caseworker - Maitland Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice
Core
Front-line case management for young people in the youth justice system, focusing on reducing re-offending and supporting reintegration.
Role type
Youth Justice Caseworker
Builds
Case plans, intervention programs, and support services for detainees, conferencing clients, victims, and court-mandated youth.
Domain
Public sector / Youth Justice / Social Work
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
case management, risk assessment, structured screening tools, stakeholder collaboration, report writing, behavior management, program delivery
Preferred skills
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, experience with complex client needs, trauma-informed practice
Technologies
Departmental information systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate case conferences and deliver offence-focused intervention programs; collaborate with courts, parole authorities, and legal professionals; use assessment tools to identify risks and needs; monitor outcome plans for compliance; maintain accurate client data in information systems; support therapeutic goals through behavior management strategies.
Seniority
Mid-level IC