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    Youth Officer - Grafton, Australia - NSW Department of Communities and Justice

    NSW Department of Communities and Justice
    NSW Department of Communities and Justice Grafton, Australia

    2 days ago

    NSW Department of Communities and Justice background
    Description

    About the role

    Youth Officers supervise and work with young people in Youth Justice Centres across NSW. It is a shift-work based role which includes night shifts and weekend work. Youth Officers are frontline staff and work within the secure residential units of a Youth Justice Centre.

    The role offers:

  • A culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity
  • Access to staff benefits
  • Supportive team environment
  • 5 weeks of full-time training to prepare you for entry-level duties
  • A job that gives back to the community
  • Help young people reintegrate back into society

    • As a Youth Officer you will:

  • Supervise young people in custody and ensure all their needs such as health, hygiene and wellbeing are met on a daily basis
  • Respond to challenging situations
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for the young people and staff within the centre
  • Proactively avert risk and solve problems
  • Be a role positive role model who is willing to reinforce boundaries
  • Work in accordance with relevant department legislation, policies and procedures
  • Follow a structured routine and help young people adjust to the routine by role modelling and demonstrating expectations
  • Communicate well and find common ground with others
  • Remain calm in high pressure situations
  • Be energetic and enjoy working as part of a team
  • Be willing to facilitate and participate in programs to develop the skills of young people
  • Be confident in managing conflict in a high pressure and fast paced environment
  • Be resilient and flexible in your approach to working with others

    • Requirements of the role

  • Meet citizenship or residency requirements
  • Possession of a minimum Provisional 2 NSW driver's licence
  • National Background Police Check
  • NSW Working with Children Check Clearance
  • Possession or willingness to obtain the 'Provide First Aid Certificate' (HLTAID003)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Medical and Fitness Assessment to determine that you are fit to safely carry out the duties of the role without significant risk to yourself or others
  • Availability to complete 5 weeks of full-time training to prepare you for entry level duties – the Induction Training and Assessment Program (ITAP).
  • You must pass the assessments during these initial 5 weeks of full-time training to be declared as ready for entry-level duties.
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