Department of Human Services

Job reference: 852481

Location: 5094 - CAVAN

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Youth Justice and Inclusion Support

Our Youth Justice and Inclusion Support team provides custodial and community-based care, supervision and support for young people aged between 10-18 years who are subject to police or court mandates. Through targeted programs and service development, they help with rehabilitation, desistance from offending and reconnection with community. They also support young people and adults who may be at risk of harming themselves or others due to radical or extremist views and provide an early-intervention African Communities Response to youth who are from African diaspora and at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

Role Highlights

- Have an impact on the youth of South Australia

- Provide support and case management to people subject to youth justice mandate

- Multiple Term Vacancies Available (Pool)

Role Details

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? The Department of Human Services is hiring Youth Workers to work at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre. Youth workers support young people aged 10 – 21 in custody to return to their communities and empower them to build better lives for themselves.

Youth Workers are role models who support young people—many of whom have faced significant trauma and challenges in their lives. The role requires youth workers to be consistent, fair, dependable, and treat everyone with respect. As a Youth Worker, you are required to:

• keep young people safe and support their wellbeing

• handle tough situations calmly and resolve conflict professionally and respectfully

• connect with young people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and culturally diverse backgrounds

• • balance care and boundaries, role modelling and encouraging positive community standards and behaviour.

Department of Human Services

Job reference: 852481

Location: 5094 - CAVAN

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Youth Justice and Inclusion Support

Our Youth Justice and Inclusion Support team provides custodial and community-based care, supervision and support for young people aged between 10-18 years who are subject to police or court mandates. Through targeted programs and service development, they help with rehabilitation, desistance from offending and reconnection with community. They also support young people and adults who may be at risk of harming themselves or others due to radical or extremist views and provide an early-intervention African Communities Response to youth who are from African diaspora and at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

Role Highlights

- Have an impact on the youth of South Australia

- Provide support and case management to people subject to youth justice mandate

- Multiple Term Vacancies Available (Pool)

Role Details

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? The Department of Human Services is hiring Youth Workers to work at Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre. Youth workers support young people aged 10 – 21 in custody to return to their communities and empower them to build better lives for themselves.

Youth Workers are role models who support young people—many of whom have faced significant trauma and challenges in their lives. The role requires youth workers to be consistent, fair, dependable, and treat everyone with respect. As a Youth Worker, you are required to:

• keep young people safe and support their wellbeing

• handle tough situations calmly and resolve conflict professionally and respectfully

• connect with young people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and culturally diverse backgrounds

• • balance care and boundaries, role modelling and encouraging positive community standards and behaviour.