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 (Kicking Habits) across Arthur Gorrie, Borallon, Wolston, Brisbane Women’s and Southern Queensland Correctional Centres.

We are looking for 2 X Therapeutic Case Managers to work 1 day per week. You will need to be available on either Mondays or Tuesdays (8.5 hours per day including travel) and be available 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. Therapeutic Case Managers provide individual case management; co-facilitated workshops; assessment of program participants with diverse issues; and support to participants including preventative strategies.

About You

You will have a Bachelor degree in Social Work, Social or Behavioural Sciences and a minimum of four years case management experience with young people and families; along with a high level of commitment to the principles of child and youth centred practice, empowerment and confidentiality. Demonstrated skills in evidence-based AOD interventions, assessment and therapeutic evaluations and capacity to provide flexible, individualised and culturally appropriate responses to young people are essential.

This position will be appointed on a part time contract until 30 June 2022.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can be innovative, drive change and have a positive impact on the lives of young people we would love to hear from you. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.

For a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/

Contact: Marnie Elliot – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0434 609 384

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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