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OverviewAboriginal Youth Justice Caseworker Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office, Youth Justice. This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.Your roleThis role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Provide front line services to young people at the Tamworth Youth Justice Community Office. This involves providing a range of quality externally and internally sourced services to detainees, youth justice conferencing clients, victims of crime and court mandated young people and their families. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team that aims to reduce re-offending of young people, enhance their functioning and support reintegration into their families and the community.What Youll DoDevelop and maintain relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully provide and deliver front line services to young people.Undertake case management activities that target appropriate areas of need/risk to the young person re-offending. This includes case planning, organising and facilitating case conferences and delivering offence focused intervention programs to young people.Work collaboratively with Youth Justice staff such as other YJ Caseworkers, Youth Officers and Psychologists, along with a range of government and non-government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their individual case plan and monitor the progress of the young person.Work closely with courts, parole authorities, review panels and legal professionals and provide clear and concise advice, briefings, reports and other formal written communication for internal and external stakeholders.Use detailed structured screening and assessment tools to identify the risks and needs of young people and determine the level and types of interventions/programs required, including family and crisis interventions.Monitor outcome plans and case plans for compliance and progress in line with required operational standards and take appropriate actions.Maintain accurate records and data integrity of relevant information systems to ensure accurate, up to date client information is available to support effective case management, planning, decision making and quality assurance.Provide young people and their families with the tools, information and support to create positive change in their lives and contribute more productively within their community.Contribute to the therapeutic nature of Youth Justice services including behaviour management of young people and reflective practice with staff.Adapt to changes and comply with Departmental policies, procedures, standards and best practice guidelines.What Were Looking ForRelevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education or related field or equivalent experience.NSW Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.Current Drivers Licence.As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australias First Nations people.RoleThere are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted: Confirmation of Aboriginality form or Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, andidentifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, andis accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/clearances: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.What We OfferA challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.How to ApplyApplications close Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the Apply now button. Download the role description if you wish.For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people at you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.Questions? Contact: Kim Storer on 0439 708 747 or via [email protected]; Tahlia-Jade Ward on 0429 991 635 or via [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr