Youth Worker

As 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.

Role Requirements: Refer Role Profile attached

• Citizenship/visa: to be appointed to a position, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia.
• A probationary period may apply to successful applicants to permanent roles who are external to the public service
• Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal history check or blue card screening.
• Successful applicants who are either a current or previous public sector employee will be required to disclose previous serious disciplinary action taken
against them.
• Drivers’ license: it is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted driver’s licence or be prepared to obtain a driver’s licence if they do not.

Mandatory for positions requiring a Blue Card

• Travel away from centre: while the position is based in Toowoomba travel within the region for site visits and to other regional officers will be required in this role. This includes overnight stays.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/603129/24

Closing Date: Friday, 22nd November 2024