Youth Transition Worker

2 weeks ago


Canterbury, Australia Community Restorative Centre Full time
" This is all about our are our future"_
(Aunty Sue Blacklock)

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Based in Canterbury:

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Full time 38 hours per week:


  • Contracted to June 2024, with likelihood of extension to June 2025:
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$88,288 gross per annum + super + generous salary packaging
Are you a dedicated, passionate case worker with experience in providing holistic trauma informed care for young people years) on an outreach basis? Want to make a real difference by supporting young people impacted by the criminal justice system?


CRC is excited to be recruiting a new team member to the Youth Pathways team of dedicated professionals working to change the lives of young people caught up in the criminal justice system.

And we'd love to hear from you.

  • Play a key part in our program and contribute to longlasting change for our clients and the community.
  • Join a diverse and passionate team in a flexible and supportive organisation


We want to hear from people from all backgrounds, including people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.


CRC works with some of the state's most stigmatised and marginalised people, and we are dedicated to providing them with the help they need.

While our work can sometimes be challenging, the rewards are significant.

The Opportunity
As a Transition Case Worker in our Youth Pathways Program, you'll be at the heart of a high-impact team. You'll use holistic case management to provide specialist support for young people years) with complex needs who are leaving NSW Correctional Centres and Youth Justice Centres.

Using a throughcare model focusing on providing a continuum of support aimed to address the complex and diverse needs of children and young people, your role includes:

- Client support: Providing holistic, trauma-informed case management with an AOD focus will make up most of your day. You'll actively build positive relationships with Government, community and other services to source relevant support and options for young people years.). You'll assess new referrals and maintain client files. You'll approach every task with empathy, keeping our clients' goals front and centre.

- Creating community connections for clients: Using an outreach model pre
- and post-release, you'll play a vital role in providing clients with practical and psychosocial support. The goal? To meet the young person's identified needs, ensure access to long-term supports, reduce incarceration and reduce recidivism.

- Data, administrative and assessment duties:While the majority of this job involves client-facing duties, data collection will be an important part of your role. You'll conduct general administrative duties, monitor workplace health and safety, and update and maintain accurate client files.

- Cultural safety: You'll work in culturally appropriate ways in recognition of the unique cultural needs and over-representation of First Nations young people in the criminal justice system. You will support clients and their families to have their cultural needs met.

Your usual work hours will be Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours work, as required.

Why work for us?

  • Support programs that aim to break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, homelessness and imprisonment
  • Be part of a communitybased agency that has been delivering effective services in our field for over 70 years
  • Join a dedicated, energetic team with a culture of flexibility, trust, integrity and respect
  • Access additional Wellbeing Leave and clinical supervision.

To join us, you'll need:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification (minimum Cert IV) in Community Services, Social Work, or related field
  • Knowledge and experience of case management with children and young people with complex and compounding needs such as criminal justice system involvement, homelessness, alcohol and other drug use, mental health and experiences of trauma
  • Experience and skills in the provision of traumainformed care
  • A current NSW Driver Licence
  • A current NSW Working with Children Check and Criminal Record Check (please note, a criminal record is not a barrier to being considered for a role with CRC)
  • Demonstrated cultural competency and knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities
  • Knowledge and skills relating to child development, current child protection issues and legislation.

How to apply:


Do you have the skills, positivity and work ethic to match our amazing team? APPLY NOW Please submit your response to the selection criteria and upload a copy of your resume.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found, so please APPLY NOW

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