Youth Worker

1 month ago

Gosnells, Australia Centrecare Full time
Job Title: Youth Worker

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, family violence support, mediation, justice programs and out of home care services.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Youth Worker to join our Individual Transition and Support Service team. This is a full-time permanent position available immediately. As a Youth Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing intensive one-on-one support to young males and females aged 10-18 years who are sentenced to detention or on custodial remand at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 (located at Casuarina Prison).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18 staff, as well as other stakeholders, within Centrecare's Therapeutic Framework for consistent program delivery.
  • Manage a caseload, providing casework and maintaining client-related tasks such as case notes, assessments, and support plans. Build respectful and supportive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including families.
  • Focus on early intervention strategies to prevent escalation of risk, implement appropriate counselling techniques, and engage with families to facilitate successful transitioning from detention to mainstream units or the community. Participate in risk assessment, safety planning, and risk management for young people.
Selection Criteria:
  • Recognised Qualifications in Aboriginal Service Delivery, Community Development, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or related disciplines.
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.
  • Relevant experience in providing trauma-informed support to youth in correctional facilities.
  • Understanding of criminogenic factors of youth offending.
  • Experience working in correctional facilities and within multi-disciplinary teams (Desirable)
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work Saturdays and Sundays on a rostered basis as well as public holidays (excluding Christmas and Easter).
  • Possession of a Working with Children Card or ability to obtain one
  • Current 'C' (previously 'a') class driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Benefits and Perks:
  • Comprehensive training and development to encourage staff growth and development.
  • Four weeks Annual Leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading
  • One week of additional paid leave
  • Twelve weeks paid Maternity Leave
  • Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank
  • Study Leave of five hours per week after two years of service
  • Insurance cover to and from work
  • Clinical and Management Supervision
  • Employee Assistance Program

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