Case Worker- Reintegration CENTRECARE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, Professionalism.

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services. We operate in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.

About the Role

Case Worker – Reintegration is a challenging and rewarding role working with the local prison community both prior and post release to:

  • Visit your clients whilst they are incarcerated.
  • Facilitate and run group sessions in a prison environment.
  • Support client home visits in the local Kalgoorlie area.
  • Take the clients, on release, back to their home community, which could be up to 1500km away.

A Few Specifics

  • Provide a high-quality re-entry service for clients exiting prisons.
  • Ensure the objectives and outcomes of Re-Entry funded programs are achieved.
  • Provide support to the Program Manager and Team Leader to plan, implement, evaluate and co-ordinate Re-entry services, including group education and information sessions.
  • Provide quality outreach services to clients and their families across the Goldfields region. This might include organisations of and participation community events and specific targeted group work in the community.
  • Participate in case management of clients with internal and external agencies.
  • Provide referral service to clients.

Selection Criteria

  • National Police Clearance.
  • Possession of a current ‘C’ (previously ‘A’) class driver’s licence and vehicle.
  • Capacity to work within an Outreach model of service delivery.
  • Recognised tertiary level qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Counselling, Health and/or related disciplines or recognised work experience in the relevant field.
  • Highly experienced in working positively with Aboriginal individuals, families and their communities, especially in remote locations of WA.
  • Experience in casework and supporting access to social and other services.
  • Ability to be an effective member of a team or to work autonomously.

Benefits and perks

  • 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
  • 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 apply for this job and you will be taken to our online job board where further details can be found on the vacancy description. Please note successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.

Position Closes: 30 November 2023

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

Should you have any queries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244 for a confidential discussion.

We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.

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