Job Description
Case Worker - Youth Justice Casework Support Program
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Full-time Contract Associate
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Posted 09 Sep ****
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Description
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For more than 50 years, Taldumande Youth Services has helped young people across NSW find safety, stability and hope for the future.
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We're looking for a Case Worker to join our Youth Justice Casework Support Program in Parramatta and Western Sydney on a full time, fixed-term basis, supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence, and create positive change.
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WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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Reporting to the Program Coordinator, and working closely with theParramatta Youth Justice Community Office (YJCO) team, the Case Worker will be responsible for:
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Delivering the Youth Justice Casework Support Program (YJ CSP) across Cumberland, Fairfield and Canterbury-Bankstown LGAs, providing practical support to help young people at risk of ongoing involvement in the criminal justice system to achieve positive change in their lives.
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Providing front line services to children and young people aged ******* years referred by YJ NSW who are being supervised by YJ NSW, young people who are transitioning from custody into the community, young people who have a Youth Justice Conference (YJC) referral and young people receiving Bail Support.
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Providing a range of culturally appropriate, holistic and practical supports for the young person and their families to address the underlying needs and issues that contribute to their offending.
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Ensuring timely referrals and support to access services and supports that meet the young person's needs including financial support (Centrelink), accommodation, health services, re-engagement with school, vocational training, prosocial activities, cultural connection, mentoring and brokerage.
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Undertaking case management activities in an efficient and professional manner.
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Collaborating with youth justice services, organisations, partner agencies and government departments.
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Working closely with schools, courts, police, detention centres and legal professionals, providing advice, briefings and reports.
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Working to influence change in the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children and young people in the youth justice system.
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ABOUT YOU
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Bring a minimum of 1 years' experience working in youth work, youth justice, community services, casework, or a similar setting.
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Experience supporting vulnerable young people with complex needs
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Communicate confidently with young people, parents, carers, extended family and support networks.
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Bring sound judgement, resilience and a calm, trauma-informed approach when supporting young people with complex needs.
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Understand the challenges faced by young people involved with, or at risk of involvement in, the youth justice system.
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ESSENTIAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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Relevant completed tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or equivalent
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Current Paid Working with Children Check to be provided prior to appointment
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Undergo a National Police Clearance Check
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Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence and access to an insured vehicle
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Current First Aid Certificate and willingness to attend compulsory training
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WHY TALDUMANDE YOUTH SERVICES
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Work with a respected, mission-driven organisation with more than 50 years of impact across NSW.
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Access not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
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Receive excellent leave benefits, including paid parental leave and birthday leave.
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Be part of a supportive culture that values wellbeing, collaboration and reflective practice.
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Flexible working options where operationally appropriate
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Ongoing learning, training and professional development opportunities.
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Taldumande Youth Services is committed to child safety, cultural safety and equal opportunity employment.
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Taldumande Youth Services is a child safe organisation. This position is subject to employment screening and requirements under Child Protection legislation.
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Taldumande Youth Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered.
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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