Case Worker – RESET (Lvl 5) CENTRECARE

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Centrecare – Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, family violence support, mediation, justice programs and out of home care services.

About Wungening Aboriginal Corporation – Wungening is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering counselling, education, advocacy and support services including drug and alcohol, family violence support and accommodation, adult justice services and earlier intervention family support services.

About the role

The Case Worker – ReSet is an important role within the Consortium, responsible for delivering comprehensive throughcare support services, working closely with the ReSet team and Consortium partners. The position involves active participation in the Adult Justice Reintegration Service, integrating evidence-based practices for offender rehabilitation and reintegration, aligned with the Department of Justice’s Individualised and Integrated Offender Management (IIOM).

  • 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.

Selection Criteria

  • Clinical and counselling experience in an adult justice reintegration support setting, along with a Tertiary (or Higher) qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Criminology and Justice or a relevant area.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a Justice Setting and currently active within the ReSet team.
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
  • Ability to work full-time.

Benefits

  • Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
  • Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900)
  • Annual leave loading at 17.5%
  • Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata
  • Discount hotel rates with TFE Hotels
  • 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 on the APPLY button and follow the prompts to submit your application. All applications must include an up to date resume.

Should you require any more information contact Human Resources on 9288 2244.

Shortlisting will commence straight away and Centrecare reserves the right to close the position earlier if needed.

Centrecare 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.

Centrecare is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.