Youth Services Case Worker

Fixed Term Full-Time

Annual Salary $80,964 – $87,126

Leederville

About the role

The Y WA is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Case Worker. We are seeking a skilled Case Worker, experienced in working with a diverse range of young people.

The Case Worker will engage one-on-one with young people in both educational and community environments, supporting them in positive activities in order to achieve their desired goals.  Additional support will be provided through informal counselling, referrals to more specialist agencies as required, as well as helping young people to broaden their own social networks.

If you have a thorough understanding of current issues facing young people aged 11-25, experience developing individualised case plans and an ability to engage   young people in a variety of settings including youth centers, outreach settings, schools, and events, then this role is for you!

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 per annum. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out – meaning you pay less tax and take home more of your pay

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Generous discounts on corporate healthcare – HBF
• Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• Work for a WA based not for profit with a long history of making a real difference in the local community
• Working in an organisation with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children first and foremost in everything we do.

Duties

• Provide one-to-one case management, informal counselling, referral to additional supports, and advocacy for young people who have been referred, identified as ‘at risk’, and/or requiring additional support
• Develop individualised case plans with the young people in a strengths-based and person-centred manner
• Maintain case management databases, ensuring accurate documentation of casework
• Research, monitor and contribute to social impact evaluation and continuous improvement
• Provide support for program participants including informal counselling and making referrals to other community agencies as required
• Foster positive relationships with local schools, providing in-reach support to young people within educational settings.

Essential requirements

• Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, or other relevant field.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• National Police Clearance and WA Working with Children Check card or willingness to obtain.
• High standard of professionalism and integrity.
• National Police Clearance.
• HLTAID003 First Aid Certificate.
• Current C-class Driver’s License

Who is the Y WA and what we do?

The Y WA is a not-for-profit organisation that believes in the power of inspired young people. We’ve been creating positive change and social impact in WA communities, from the Pilbara to the Great Southern, for over 110 years through our impactful youth and community programs, children’s services, and health and wellness facilities.

How to apply

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. For the full job description and selection criteria click on the PDF file on the attachment link below.  Please submit your CV with your application. Should you require any further information please call Jason Addis on 0499 792 302.

Closing date: Wednesday, 8th November 2023

We may start interviews before the closing date

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

The Y WA is committed to providing a safe workplace and will comply with all mandatory vaccination directions. Where a position is covered by a relevant direction you will be required to provide an approved form of evidence of vaccination or exemption prior to commencing employment.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and

Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/