Job Summary
Jesuit Social Services
- Job posted on: 26th Feb 2020
- Applications close:
Intensive Support Worker - Youth Justice Community Support Service - South East
Jesuit Social Services
Job Summary
Jesuit Social Services
- Job posted on: 26th Feb 2020
- Applications close:
Job description
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the program
The Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS) is an integrated approach to the provision of intensive support and services to Youth Justice Clients to complement the statutory case management undertaken by Youth Justice Units.
This service model has been developed recognising that Youth Justice Clients present with a range of complex and varied needs that require an individualised service response.
The YJCSS aims to; reduce the rate, severity, and frequency of offending behaviour, to enable effective transition of young people from intensive tertiary services to their community and to develop their capacity for economic participation and engagement in education, training and employment.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced staff member to join our YJCSS team, providing support to young people involved with Youth Justice.
Our team will provide intensive support to young people and their families and ensures young people referred to the program are; supported to complete the requirements of their Youth Justice Order, are linked to family, community and culture, have pathways to economic participation and have access to a range of supports and services in relation to health, housing and developmental needs.
This is a full time role, located in Dandenong.
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Demonstrated skills and experience working with young people involved in the justice system
- Strong practice framework
- An ability to work flexible hours
A base salary of $69,200 per annum, plus superannuation and salary packaging, together with ongoing professional and career development.
WHAT JESUIT SOCIAL SERVICES CAN OFFER YOU:
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing role related training and development
- An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive environment
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
How to apply
To apply for this position and to download the position description, please visit our website, www.jss.org.au.
For further information please contact Simon Carthy, Coordinator Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS) on 0418 340 982.
Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter.
Please apply in confidence.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 9th March 2020.
Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a family friendly working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.