Caseworker

Description:

Support young people through tailored casework in a dedicated youth support program. Fixed-term role until 30 June 2025.

Why join the business:

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers social and community services across regional Queensland. They have a local presence and provide practical support to individuals, families and communities facing a range of social and personal challenges. Our client operates with a focus on respect, inclusion and support for people from all backgrounds. They offer a wide range of programs including counselling, family support, mental health services and youth programs. On offer is:

• Opportunity to do meaningful work that supports young people and families
• Flexible work arrangements: part-time or full-time opportunity
• Fixed term role until the 30th of June 2025

About the role:

This position is based at the Toowoomba office, with travel that may be required to Roma and Goondiwindi surrounding areas. In this role, you will work closely with the Department of Youth Justice, directly supporting young people and their families. As a Caseworker, you will be supporting young people aged 11 to 18 who are either at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system or entrenched in the system, courts and are at risk of remand in custody. The role involves helping them build skills, stay engaged with school or work and connect with community support. You’ll meet with young people and their families, connect them with local services and provide support that fits their needs. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Providing casework support for young people and families;
• Assisting the delivery of capacity-building supports for young people to increase their knowledge, practice skills and build a sense of self;
• Helping young people access education, training, employment and housing;
• Supporting families to improve their relationships and stability;
• Attending court or providing help in crisis situations;
• Working with schools, service providers and other organisations;
• Helping run and improve the day-to-day work of the youth program; and
• Assisting Youth Caseworkers who hold case management responsibilities to implement any requirements for young people and their families in accordance with case management plans and support services.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have a qualification in Criminology, Social Work, Community Services, or a related field, and/or possess experience working with young people facing complex circumstances. You will also:

• Be calm, reliable and able to deal with challenging situations;
• Have good communication skills and the ability to work with families and other professionals;
• A current Queensland driver’s licence; and
• A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or willingness to get one.

How to Apply?

If this opportunity is of interest, please click "Apply" to submit your resume to JP Smith Recruitment & HR. For any enquiries, please call Shane Mathers on 07 4659 7400 quoting reference number 3905493.