Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 13th Jan 2022
- Brisbane & Gold Coast > CBD & Inner Suburbs Brisbane
At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, training and employment services, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.
yourtown delivers the Youthful Offenders Program (Drug and Alcohol Program) across Arthur Gorrie, Borallon, Wolston, Brisbane Women’s and Southern Queensland Correctional Centres.
We are looking for a Therapeutic Case Manager to work 2 days per week until June 2022. You will need to be available on Monday and Tuesday/Wednesday (8.5 hours per day including travel) and may be required to work 3 days per week when required.
The Therapeutic Case Manager will be required to attend team meetings and group supervision once per quarter. Prior to commencing you will need to be available to attend QLD Corrections Custodial Awareness Training (one day) and site inductions at each correctional centre (approx. 3 hours per centre). You must obtain security clearance from QCS prior to being able to work in the correctional centres.
The Therapeutic Case Manager – Youthful Offenders Program works with young offenders aged 18-25 years to minimise risk factors that influence AOD misuse and reoffending, enhance protective factors and contribute to improvements in wellbeing and interpersonal skills.
You will provide:
This is an ideal opportunity for Masters Students to gain practical experience working with a highly vulnerable population. Successful candidates will bring:
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Enquiries welcome to Marnie Elliot, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0434 609 384.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
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