Juvenile Justice Social Worker Salary

Annual SalaryWeekly Pay
Top Earners$83,000$1,596
75th Percentile$60,500$1,163
Average$51,988$999
25th Percentile$31,000$596

What do youth justice workers do?

Supervising young offenders on court orders, community sentences, and after their release from secure institutions. Helping young offenders back into education or to find work or training, and encouraging them to take part in constructive activities.

What is a youth justice worker?

Youth Justice supervises and provides custodial and community-based services for young people, encouraging them to make positive changes to their behaviour and build their skills to reduce their risk of reoffending.

What is juvenile detention worker?

Detention youth workers support young people in detention, who are separated from their family, friends and community. You will ensure that young people are engaged in constructive activities including: cultural programs. educational programs. therapeutic programs.

Can I be a youth worker with a criminal record?

If you have a drug conviction, for example, it may still possible to become a drug and alcohol worker. Likewise, a juvenile record would not necessarily prohibit you from becoming a youth worker, although there may be fewer employers willing to take you on.

Who works in a youth offending team?

They usually work with young people aged 10-18 years, but can also work with people from the age of 8 years in the community, if they are at risk of committing a crime. Local authority staff, e.g. managers • Health professionals, e.g. psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses etc.

Can I be a Youth Worker with a criminal record?