- Report to the Doorways for Youth residential coordinator and adhere to Child Protection laws.
- Offer crisis support, advocacy, intake assessments, and referrals within the community.
- Foster living skills development and provide ongoing support to enhance independence.
- Deliver client-centred, trauma-informed case work addressing various issues.
- Build therapeutic relationships to meet accommodation and social needs.
- Collaborate with agencies and develop accommodation options for young people.
- Engage in community activities, feedback mechanisms, and service improvement.
- Maintain client records, participate in training, and support program development.
- Tertiary qualifications in social sciences and relevant case work experience with young people.
- Understanding of homelessness issues, First Nations' experiences, and LGBTQIA+ needs.
- Proficient in case planning, assessments, referrals, and advocacy.
- Strong communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Familiarity with computer systems and willingness to learn data collection tools.
- Flexible schedule, valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle (if required).
- Current NSW WWCC
- Current first aid certificate (desired)
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
- Base salary of $42.16 per hour plus, generous evening and weekend penalty rates
- Access to generous salary packaging options
- Wellbeing programs – fitness passport
- Access to Uniting's URewards program
- Career development opportunities
- Amazing workplace culture
Residential Youth Caseworker - Campbelltown, Australia - Uniting
Description
About the role
This is a full-time closed period contract until 31st January 2025, working across a 24/7 roster. Located in Campbelltown NSW.
About the opportunity
Uniting is seeking an experienced Residential Youth Caseworker to join our team in Campbelltown NSW. As a Youth Caseworker at Doorways for Youth SWS, you'll join a passionate team dedicated to supporting young people (aged experiencing homelessness. Your role involves providing day-to-day support, case management, and post-follow-up care within our crisis accommodation program. Through individualized, strengths-based approaches, you'll empower young people to navigate immediate challenges and work towards sustainable living arrangements.
Your Qualifications & Experience
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there's more.
Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm, Wednesday 15th May 2024