Intensive Support Worker Youth Justice NWMR

JSS•Brunswick, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Jesuit Social Services is seeking an experienced Intensive Support Worker to join their Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS) team. This role will provide intensive support and mentoring to young people involved with the Youth Justice system, complementing the statutory case management. The YJCSS aims to reduce offending behavior, facilitate successful transitions back into the community, and develop young people's capacity for economic participation, education, training, and employment. The position is based in Brunswick but may require travel across metropolitan Melbourne. The role predominantly works business hours but may require occasional evening work, with the service operating from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm.

Requirements

Demonstrated skills and experience in working effectively with young people experiencing substance misuse, homelessness, mental health concerns, violent or aggressive behaviours and other complex problems that may result in offending behaviour.
Experience in, and/or knowledge of, the Youth Justice and Adult Justice system, relevant legislation, processes and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working arrangements with a range of stakeholders, both Government and non-Government.
A practice framework that is evidence based, along with a sound knowledge of service responses and interventions that impact positively on a young person’s development.
Ability to make timely, sound decisions about interventions required, and consult with others for the purposes of assessment and decision-making in the best interests of the young person.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position.
Understanding and sympathy with the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services.
Current driver’s licence.
Valid Police Check and Working with Children Check card.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive support and/or mentoring to young people.
Ensure young people are linked to family, community, and culture.
Facilitate pathways to economic participation for young people.
Ensure young people have access to a range of supports and services related to health, housing, and developmental needs.
Fulfill reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position.