Job Description
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Youth Justice and Victim Support – Atherton QLD
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Caseworkers provide professional intervention to young offenders subject to youth justice intervention, with the aim of reducing re-offending.
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As Caseworker, you will specifically:
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Work effectively within a statutory workplace 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.
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Proactively work to reduce re-offending using culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
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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.
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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.
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Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
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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.
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Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act **** and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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📌 Caseworker (Atherton)
🏢 Youth Justice and Victim Support
📍 Atherton