Caseworker Shoalhaven Youth Support Service

1 week ago

Shoalhaven, Australia CareSouth Full time

Who We Are


CareSouth is a spirited, truly local community based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'.

Working across southern NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate.

Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, families, adults and communities.


About the Role
CareSouth is looking for a fixed term - full time Caseworker to join our SYSS Program in Shoalhaven.


Shoalhaven Youth Support Services (SYSS) offers support to young people who are from the Shoalhaven Local Government Area or have family links to the area.

Young people who are either struggling to stay at home or are homeless are supported through our Outreach Program and Short-term Residential Program.


SYSS strives to empower young people with the skills and knowledge to be resilient and learn how to reach out for support when needed.


What everyday tasks will include:

  • Case plan development and review
  • Referrals for specialised counselling and medication
  • Nutrition and daily living programs
  • Health and wellbeing programs (yoga, personal training)
  • Starting young people on education pathways (TAFE, Community College)
  • Linking young people with other location services that offer tailored support

The successful applicant will have:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
  • Current First Aid Certificate.
  • Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Social Sciences / Social Welfare or equivalent or working towards
  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing vulnerable children and their families.
  • Sound interpersonal, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a high performing team.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective community networks.
  • Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, Cultural issues and the NSW Child Protection system.
  • Current driver's licence.
  • Willing to undergo a National Police Clearance and obtain a (NSW) Working with Children Check clearance number and/or (ACT) Working with Vulnerable People Card.

Do you want to be a part of something great?
At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home

To recognise the work you do we offer

  • 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
  • Concessional leave, to be taken over the Christmas period
  • Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,89
  • Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program
  • Tailored professional development pathways
  • 24/7 access to our online eLearning system
  • A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, bighearted and determined.
CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

Enquiries to:
Program Manager Therapeutic Homes Shoalhaven on

Attachments:

  • F-PC13
  • Position Description CW-SYSS
  • Level 5.pdf

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