AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work Classification PO2, PO3 Workplace Location Townsville region Job ad reference QLD/503556/23 Closing date 01-Aug-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Various Relieving possible extension Contact person Ashleigh Dawe Contact details Phone: 4796 6728
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The Caseworker key responsibilities are:
- Work effectively within a statutory environment 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.
- Proactively work to reduce re-offending through the use of culturally appropriate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and intervention skills, processes and programs including restorative justice activities.
- 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.
- 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 presentence reports, affidavits and other relevant documentation to support best practice outcomes for young people in the justice system.
- Undertake record keeping and information management tasks to ensure accountability.
- 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.
Applications will remain current for 12 months
Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- 503556 23 Role Description (Word, 809KB)
Application Kit
Application Package DYJESBT (PDF, 2.04MB)
OO Application Kit
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