Case Worker – Youth Justice

• Hybrid Working
• Permanent – Part-time
• $43.08 – $46.35 + super + salary packaging

Please read full advert details below prior to submitting your application to make sure this is the right role for you (including hours availability and travel locations).

The need-to-know…

The Case Worker – Youth Justice is responsible for the delivery of the Hope Agreement. You will be an integral part in the collaboration with other consortium partners by attending meetings, sharing good practice, collating data, reporting upon outcomes and promoting the service.

In this role you will manage a case load of between 5 – 8 young people, dependent on case complexity. You will help young people to address complex issues that are negatively impacting their life, skills, health and development. This includes, mentoring & supporting young people to access health services such as registering for a GP, dentist or psychologist, facilitating referrals to other services and increasing leisure and recreational opportunities.

A typical day could look like…

• Attend meetings & collaborate with other consortium partners.
• Establish & maintain links with relevant community organisations.
• Provide case management support including face to face in client’s homes or in detention.
• Provide transport to clients to support adherence with community orders.
• Monitor & review support plans.
• Resolve complaints & compliments inline with organisational requirements.
• Assist with recruitment & development of staff.

This role is part-time, working 19 hours per week across 3 days, working days can be negotiated, however, they must be on business days (no weekends). You will be required to travel to various metro locations across Perth to meet clients, transport clients & liaise with external agencies in addition to attending various Rise offices, with some working from home. A work vehicle will be available for use when you travel to meet clients & external agencies.

The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

• Relevant qualifications in Community Services and/or working towards the qualification and/or relevant experience in a related role.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills evidenced by your experience of working with young people.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting on young people at risk.
• Ability to organise youth events and group activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a community setting.
• The ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.
• Intermediate computer literacy.

Sounds good so far, right? Wondering what else you get for working at Rise?

Rise has been working with communities for more than 35 years. We support over 5000 people from all walks of life. These include young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful
• Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay
• HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance
• Flexible working hours available to suit your needs and commitments
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing
• Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position will be subject to a NDIS Worker Screening Check / NDIS Worker Orientation Module / Working with Children Check / Department of Justice Clearance / current driver’s licence.

Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.

A cover letter is required within your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please address the following:

• One example of a time you implemented conflict resolution with a young person.
• Discuss your understanding of barriers faced by young people who are on court orders or released from detention & strategies to support them.

Have more questions? Contact Nicole McRostie on 0461 271 253 (during business hours) who will be happy to assist you. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Worker – Youth Justice enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

We wish you GOOD LUCK!