The role of the Youth Worker is to provide supervision and support to young people subject to a youth justice intervention.Jumbunna (Cherbourg Youth Justice Service Centre) provides a unique and innovative package of Youth Justice Services to the communities of the South Burnett and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council. Jumbunna is the only Youth Justice Service located within a First Nations community.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Community Engagement and Education
Classification OO3
Workplace Location Toowoomba region,Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/561660/24
Closing date 21-May-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Tanya Alberts
Contact details Phone: 41795300
Access theAs a Youth Worker, you will specifically:
- Provide supervision and support to young people in accordance with relevant legislative provisions, strategic priorities, statutory delegations, departmental policies, procedures and contemporary best practice.
- Support the Program Coordinator in relation to the maintenance of services for young people subject to youth justice interventions.
- Provide supervision and support to young people to assist with their compliance with court orders and reintegration into the community in accordance with the case plan.
- Negotiate with other Government and community agencies, on behalf of young people, so as to enhance their access to services in accordance with the case plan.
- Maintain records of program attendance and prepare reports to assist case planning and reviews, and attend these meetings as required.
- Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period.
- We will use your resume to assess how well you meet ‘What are we looking for' statements.
- Provide a short statement (of no more than two pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.
- This should not be a restatement of your resume and does not require you to address the ‘What are we looking for' statements. The short statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, what you will bring to the role and what you will get out of it.