Youth Justice Caseworker - Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice

Department: Tamworth – Tamworth NSW

$110,345 - $120,478 a year

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office,

Youth Justice

- Ongoing Full time
- Location: Tamworth
- Clerk Grade 6/7, Salary ($110,345 - $120,478 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

This is a targeted recruitment.

While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

Your role

As a Youth Justice Caseworker, you will provide front line services to young people at the Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office. This involves providing a range of quality externally and internally sourced services to detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime and court mandated young people and their families. The role is part of a multi-disciplined team that aims to reduce re-offending of young people, enhance their functioning and support reintegration into their families and the community

What you’ll do

As part of the Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office team, you will

- Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re-offending. This includes case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences and delivering offence focused intervention programs to young people.
- Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff such as other YJ Caseworkers, Youth Officers and Psychologists, along with a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor the progress of the young person.
- Work closely with courts,



parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals and provide clear and concise advice, briefings, reports and other formal written communication for internal and external stakeholders.
- Use detailed structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people and determine the level and types of interventions/programs required, including family and crisis interventions.
- Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with required operational standards and facilitate further actions as required.
- Maintain the integrity of the various information systems with accurate up to date client data and information that supports effective case management, planning, decision making and further upholds a framework of quality assurance.
- Provide young people and their families with the tools, information and support to create positive change in their lives and contribute more productively within their community.
- Support the therapeutic goals of Youth Justice services by actively engaging in behaviour management strategies for young people and fostering reflective practice among staff.
- Demonstrate flexibility in response to change and ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidelines

What we’re looking for

- Diploma or higher tertiary qualifications in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.
- Current NSW Working with Children Clearance
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

Download the role description.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Adaptable, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to bui

📌 Youth Justice Caseworker (Tamworth)
🏢 Department: Tamworth
📍 Tamworth