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Youth Officer - Acmena Youth Justice Centre (Grafton)

GraduateJuniorContractOfficeClarence Valley, NSW, AustraliaPosted 3 days agoVerified 10 hours ago
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About the job

The Youth Officer job is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people in custody. By supporting their development and encouraging positive behaviours, you will play a vital role in their journey towards reintegration into the community. The team thrives on collaboration and is dedicated to creating a safe and structured environment for everyone involved.

You'll be responsible for

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Supervising young people

Support their daily routines and wellbeing while encouraging participation in education, vocational, recreational, and therapeutic programs.
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Practicing positive role modelling

Support behaviour change and respond appropriately to challenging situations while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
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Working collaboratively

Collaborate with psychologists and caseworkers to support young people and complete operational and case management records.

Key criteria

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Strong communication skills

Ability to connect with diverse individuals effectively.

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Teamwork experience

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Resilience and sound judgement

Demonstrated ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

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3 criteria for this job
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