Resource Officer (Identified)

The role of the Resource Officer is to provide high quality support and intervention services to young people at risk of entering the youth justice intervention system, their families and communities within an overarching goal of reducing the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the Youth Justice system.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/564211/24
Closing date 28-May-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Caroline Savage
Contact details Phone: 3097 1305
Access theMandatory requirements:

• Travel may be a requirement of this position; therefore, it is a requirement that the applicant hold a current “C” or “CA” Class Drivers licence.
• It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• One of the referees must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
• Youth and Family Support Services is a shift work-based work unit, Work may be required to be performed within the spread of hours of 06:00 to 21:00, Monday - Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:As Resource Officer - Identified, you will specifically:

• Deliver culturally appropriate support, intervention and referral services to children, young people, and their families in accordance with the objectives of the Youth and Family Support Service.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality client services in accordance with relevant departmental policies, practice standards and procedures.
• Liaise and develop links with a range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to achieve quality casework outcomes.
• Undertake a range of record and information management tasks including maintenance of case records, review processes and performance reporting and data entry to ensure casework and accountability.
• Actively participate in training and professional development activities to develop, maintain and enhance knowledge and competencies to ensure that service delivery is based on evidence and best practice principles and is consistent with current practice trends and departmental objectives.
• Develop collaborative, professional relationships with relevant Government and non-Government agencies to facilitate cooperation on case related matters to ensure integrated and holistic service delivery.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.