Youth Specialist for Intensive Bail Initiative at Save the Children International in Mount Isa, Australia
Are you eager to make a difference for young people and families in Mount Isa as a Youth Specialist? Here is your opportunity to contribute through the Intensive Bail Initiative Team. You’ll provide essential support to families affected by the youth justice system. Your efforts will help reduce the number of children in custody. Additionally, you will work to lower youth reoffending rates.
Youth Specialist Job Information
Job Location:
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Position Type:
Full-time Maximum Term Appointment
Close Date:
03/03/2025
Reasons to Get Involved as Youth Specialist: Leading the Way in Child Rights
As a member of the Save the Children Australia Group, they advocate for the rights of children. Moreover, they focus on young people from all backgrounds. Their mission is to ensure every child has their rights met. Additionally, they strive for children to thrive in a supportive environment.
For more information on why individuals should join them, please refer to the detailed list of 54 reasons provided in the link. This list outlines the various ways they work to support children and young people, emphasizing their commitment to listening to their voices and addressing their needs.
The child’s voice is at the center of the mission. As a result, quality services are provided to children and their caregivers across every state and territory. This includes regions, remote areas, and capital cities. Furthermore, the organization offers a variety of diverse programs. In addition, tailored support services are available. This makes it an ideal place to realize one’s purpose and create a meaningful impact.
A Place to Make a Difference
This is a full-time contract Youth Specialist opportunity based in Mount Isa. It will run through the end of September 2025, and there is potential for extension. In this role, you will work closely with young people in the youth justice system. Since these individuals have bail conditions that must be met, they require dedicated support to navigate this process. As such, you will be part of our Intensive Bail Initiative team. In this capacity, you will report directly to the Team Leader. Moreover, you will collaborate with a passionate group that is focused on creating positive change.
The Youth Specialist You Will Make a Difference By:
- Providing Support: Engage with young people involved in the youth justice system through intensive casework, follow-up, and referrals to specialized services.
- Culturally Responsive Service: Embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the design, delivery, and evaluation of your programs and services, ensuring they resonate with the communities you serve.
- Client-Centered Case Management: Offer collaborative and coordinated case management support tailored to each young person’s unique needs, fostering their self-reliance and independence.
- Quality Service Delivery: Ensure that the services provided are of the highest quality, monitoring and evaluating program outcomes to continuously improve.
A Place to Feel Valued
If you have a genuine passion for helping young people on bail, then this role is the perfect fit for you. Not only will you work to help them reach their full potential, but you will also play a crucial role in redirecting them away from the youth justice system. Furthermore, your commitment to ensuring their voices is central to goal setting will significantly contribute to their success, fostering a sense of agency and empowerment.
The Youth Specialist Role Requires:
- Experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth: Demonstrated skills in working with young people from these backgrounds, especially those in contact with the justice system.
- Youth Work and Case Management Skills: Proven experience in relevant roles that highlight your ability to engage and support youth effectively.
- Understanding of Trauma: A deep understanding of complex intergenerational trauma and its impacts on young people.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for building rapport and conveying important information.
- Knowledge of Child Protection: An understanding of child protection concerns, along with a commitment to responding safely and effectively.
- Time Management Skills: The ability to manage and plan your workload efficiently, ensuring all responsibilities are met.
A Place to Belong
The 54 Reasons organization invests in the development and well-being of its team. Specifically, the workforce comprises approximately 600 individuals. Moreover, this team is proudly diverse, encompassing a wide range of races and ethnicities. In addition, various genders, ages, disabilities, sexualities, cultures, and beliefs are celebrated. This diversity not only enriches the organization but also strengthens the commitment to inclusivity.
Furthermore, a diverse range of personalities and talents is essential to tackle the challenging work ahead. Differences are embraced as a united team, and the unique value each member brings is consistently recognized. In return for hard work, a variety of rewards is offered, including:
- Competitive Salary: Award rate salary (Level 4.1 – $43.08 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits—check this link to see how much this benefit could mean for you!
- Additional Leave: Enjoy extra leave options to help you perform at your best.
- Career Development Opportunities: Access to internal employment and progression opportunities, along with individualized learning plans to guide your career path.
- Supportive Management: Benefit from professional supervision training and monthly sessions, ensuring you feel supported as you build your career with us.
- Wellness Support: Take advantage of our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program to prioritize your workplace wellness.
Join us in this fulfilling role and be a part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of young people.
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Submissions for cover letters and resumes are welcomed through the ‘Apply’ section.
For additional information, contact Matthew Eekelschot, Team Leader, at 0437 855 173 or matthew.eekelschot@54reasons.org.au. For details about a career at Save, please visit the Careers Page.
