Case Worker - Gosnells, Australia - Centrecare

Description

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism

Join an organisation that makes a real difference within the community.

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.

The Role

This position is part of the ReSet consortium led by Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, providing support to men and women in prison to have new beginnings and break the cycle of offending. Working as part of a team, this role is responsible for delivering comprehensive throughcare support services, including integrating evidence-based practices for offender rehabilitation and reintegration, aligned with the Department of Justice's Individualised and Integrated Offender Management (IIOM).

The role is a full-time position based in our Gosnells office, with frequent visits to Perth metropolitan prisons and community outreach.

A few specifics:

To provide a service to individuals reintegrating into the community from custodial settings, with a focus on:

• Conduct client assessments to develop case plans and referrals based on identified needs.
• Implement case management and counselling techniques to support offenders' reintegration.
• Maintain documentation including case notes, assessments, and support plans.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide family and domestic violence risk assessment, safety planning, and risk management.
• Support individuals in crisis through specialist referrals and tailored throughcare programs.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary degree, Diploma in Community Services, Counselling, Criminology and Justice, social work or other related discipline
• Demonstrated experience working in a Justice Setting or similar field, with clinical, case management and counselling experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children in contact with the justice system.
• Ability to network, negotiate and liaise with external agencies and government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to be part of a team, contributing towards culturally responsive, quality service delivery and positive client outcomes.
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History Record Check and Department of Justice Integrity Check.
• Possession of a current 'C' class driver's license and vehicle.
• National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Salary packaging options of up to $15,900.
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• 5 days additional leave per year.
• Access to professional development training.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super.

How to apply

Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.

Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

For any queries please contact Human Resources on

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.