Case Worker - Therapeutic Casework Support

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The Health Professional Level 2 Case Worker role is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for children and young people by delivering best practices in Therapeutic Casework Support for children and young people who engage in harmful behaviours, as well as their families and communities, including appropriate support for First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
The Therapeutic Casework Support team is being established in response to the Justice (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Legislation Amendment Act 2023, which will see the ACT become one of the first states and territories in Australia to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 in the first instance, and to 14 years of age in 2025. Raising the age provides a unique opportunity to address the harmful behaviours that children and young people display which may have otherwise seen them interact with the criminal justice system. By using a coordinated, therapeutic approach to these behaviours, children and young people will be able to access appropriate and meaningful support.
The behaviours that are currently bringing these children and young people into contact with the justice system indicate complex, unmet needs. These needs may arise from trauma, mental health issues, cognitive disabilities, precarious housing, social isolation, family dysfunction and problematic drug or alcohol use.
The newly established team will be responsible for assessment, support and case management of children and young people who are engaged with the Therapeutic Support Panel, a multi-disciplinary panel of experts that will facilitate support for children, young people and their families. Together, the casework team and the Therapeutic Support Panel will work alongside children, young people and their families to develop and implement therapy plans aimed at addressing needs and challenges which may divert a young person from the criminal justice system.
Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science, or related discipline.
• One year of experience working with children, youth and/or families in a social work/case management role.
• Current (C class) driver’s license is essential.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and maybe used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply:
Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their experience, skills and knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the What You Require Capabilities listed on the Position Description. Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.
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