Student Placement

Our Community Re-Entry Services Team (CREST) are Case Workers who work at the Townsville Male & Female Correctional Centres and in Community (Community Corrections) to support clients to prepare for their release from prison and facilitate a smooth transition back to the community. CREST works with Queensland Corrective Services using a co-case management model to provide individual support and advocacy.

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What we can offer you:

• Join a collaborative and supportive team who will provide mentoring
• Individual, group or observational supervisory support
• Conductive learning environment

About your role:

You will learn and get involved with an experienced Case workers in the following:

• Linking with housing accommodation providers in Townsville or outlying regions.
• Providing information about alcohol or other drug counselling, treatment, and education
• Providing support and connections to Services Australia and relevant banking services
• Supporting people through medical or mental health connections
• Seeking individualised information about physical health and mental wellbeing
• Providing Family & Domestic Violence support referrals for both survivors and offenders
• Identifying social support networks
• Connecting with family and friends
• Work, education & training planning, and referrals
• Connecting with culture and spiritual wellbeing
• Making positive behavioural changes

About you

• Currently studying a bachelor or a master's in social work with 1 semester of study already completed
• Ability to follow directions and work as an individual or as part of a team
• Be willing to learn, be enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to practice
• Being open to the acquisition of new knowledge and its applicability to new practice
• Approach all tasks responsibly and in a professional manner
• Accept support and constructive criticism
• Engage in critical reflective processes in learning
• Social, friendly with a positive attitude
• Compassionate nature

Benefits

• Plenty of supervision and mentoring
• Great work experience with an experienced supportive team
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to apply for roles on completion of placement.

You will have the following to qualify for this role

• Hold a current Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to apply for one
• A NDIS Worker Screening Check (Working with Individuals with Disabilities)
• Full COVID-19 vaccinations certificate - 2 doses
• Aged 18 years and over
• Open Drivers Licence (or on Green P Plates)

Who we are?

With over 100 years of experience, Open Minds works to enhance mental health and wellbeing by delivering a range of tailored options and core supports focused on the individual needs of each person. We believe that every individual deserves personalised support in the area of mental health and disability.

Always empowering, always respecting, always connecting, always creating.

What happens next?

Apply and attach your resume and Driving Licence,

COVID Vaccination Certificate,

Blue Card (Working with Children Check) and

Yellow Card (NDIS Worker Screening).

If you do not hold these cards, we will be in touch to support you through the process