Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Practice Advisor and Consultant for the development of YJPLUS, the new information system supporting the work of community and custodial Youth Justice services in Tasmania. In this role I liaise with practitioners and system users to ascertain and develop system requirements, advise system developers of those requirements and test developed solutions, communicate project milestones and outcomes to users and support practice in the use of the system to obtain optimal outcomes for users and young people.
Responsible for professional consultation and quality improvement processes in Children and Youth Services. Professional leadership and advice to management and staff regarding complex cases. Investigates allegations of serious abuse or neglect relating to children in care, conducts reviews of decisions and provides advice and recommendations regarding service provision, decision making processes, procedure and policy. Provides supervision and mentoring support as required. Participates in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of plans to address identified need in service provision, professional standards, policies and guidelines. Maintains high levels of knowledge and expertise in relation to emerging developments in policy, training and clinical practice.
Responsibility for managing and coordinating professional and administrative service delivery for Youth Justice Services in Northern Tasmania with a high degree of independence. Responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient provision of a variety of professional services and programs delivered by Youth Justice Services, and the provision of high level advice and analysis with regard to policy directions and service development of the Youth Justice sector. The position acts in accordance with the Youth Justice Act 1997, state strategic directions, service standards and best practice, works to achieve agreed Agency financial and service delivery performance targets, and contributes to ongoing policy and strategic agendas at the state level. The position also has significant responsibility for managing assigned human, financial and physical resources and supports the optimal management of resources that may be assigned to the government Youth Justice Service sector.