2. What qualifications and/or experience is needed? (including whether you need further study).
No specific tertiary degree is necessary for employment within the Youth Justice field. However, employers may favour individuals who have completed a Certificate IV in Youth Justice, or furthermore, a Diploma in Youth Justice/Work. Individuals with a higher level of qualification, for example, a bachelor's degree, are more likely to be employed due to their further depth of knowledge in the area.
Previous work experience within the justice system or with young people, is not a prerequisite. Although, experiences such as volunteering, extra-circular activity and/or working closely with youth, are skills employers may be more favourable towards. …show more content…
It is necessary that anyone working within the Youth Justice system obtains a permanent residency in Australia or Australian Citizenship, is absent of a criminal record and has passed an identification and integrity check by their specific employer. Before commencing work, an individual must hold a current First Aid Certificate, a working with children's check, and, not necessarily but encouraged, a drivers licence. This is to ensure that the worker is safe and not a risk to the community, as they are working closely with other individuals.
In all, no specific qualification or experience is compulsory for individuals within the Youth Justice field. Employers will closely evaluate the characteristics of a potential employees, and their willingness to work towards building positive outcomes for trouble individuals.
4. Identify and list four electives at RMIT you would choose to best prepare you for this career, and explain why they are the most relevant electives. Ensure you include the subject code and name in your response.
HWSS2117 - Youth Justice Systems
This elective is extremely relevant to youth justice work as it is designed to understand the issues that are faced within youth justice systems. Individuals will learn about the history of the system, as well as the ethics and theory that establishes the structure. If an individual is informed on these principles, they can apply them to their work
No specific tertiary degree is necessary for employment within the Youth Justice field. However, employers may favour individuals who have completed a Certificate IV in Youth Justice, or furthermore, a Diploma in Youth Justice/Work. Individuals with a higher level of qualification, for example, a bachelor's degree, are more likely to be employed due to their further depth of knowledge in the area.
Previous work experience within the justice system or with young people, is not a prerequisite. Although, experiences such as volunteering, extra-circular activity and/or working closely with youth, are skills employers may be more favourable towards. …show more content…
It is necessary that anyone working within the Youth Justice system obtains a permanent residency in Australia or Australian Citizenship, is absent of a criminal record and has passed an identification and integrity check by their specific employer. Before commencing work, an individual must hold a current First Aid Certificate, a working with children's check, and, not necessarily but encouraged, a drivers licence. This is to ensure that the worker is safe and not a risk to the community, as they are working closely with other individuals.
In all, no specific qualification or experience is compulsory for individuals within the Youth Justice field. Employers will closely evaluate the characteristics of a potential employees, and their willingness to work towards building positive outcomes for trouble individuals.
4. Identify and list four electives at RMIT you would choose to best prepare you for this career, and explain why they are the most relevant electives. Ensure you include the subject code and name in your response.
HWSS2117 - Youth Justice Systems
This elective is extremely relevant to youth justice work as it is designed to understand the issues that are faced within youth justice systems. Individuals will learn about the history of the system, as well as the ethics and theory that establishes the structure. If an individual is informed on these principles, they can apply them to their work