Youth Connections Caseworker
Job No:
45515
Location:
Cooma, NSW
- Join a well established Not For Profit organisation really making a difference!
- Help young people at-risk of disengaging from education to complete their Year 12, or make a successful transition into employment, training or other education!
- Attractive remuneration circa $55,396 - $55,571 (pro-rata) + super + salary sacrificing up to $16,000 + penalty rates!
- Excellent social culture and benefits inc. Study Leave, cumulative paid Maternity Leave, early access to Long Service Leave and your birthday off, with pay!
- Full-Time or Part-Time hours available - great work/life balance!
About the Organisation
Operating for over 50 years, CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is a non-government Not For Profit organisation that aims to provide an equitable society where the rights, dignity and worth of all individuals are recognised and promoted.
They work to empower individuals, couples and families through high quality and accessible services along with promoting healthy inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration.
The Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn stretches from the far south cost of NSW and includes the ACT in its entirety. Within this region CatholicCare's 250 staff deliver services and advocacy for those less advantages and assists people to participate in the community.
In the future, CatholicCare hopes to improve their community links and partnerships as well as expanding their service delivery to targeted NSW communities. This will include refining and documenting their strategic planning process.
About the Opportunity
CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Connections Caseworker to join their team based in the Cooma office, with some travel to surrounding regions. This position is being offered on a fixed term contract until 19th December 2014. Both part time and full time applications will be considered.
This rewarding role will find you actively involved in The Youth Connections Program, offering flexible and individualised services to young people aged between 11 and 19 who are at risk of disengaging from school, or are severely disengaged from education, family and community. The program supports these young people to attain their Year 12 or equivalent, and to help them make a successful transition through education and onto further education, training or work.
More specifically, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering day-to-day Youth Connections Service in the Southern Tablelands and Snowy area;
- Collating data and preparing service outcome reports as required;
- Providing one-on-one assistance, group assistance, mentoring, advocacy and referrals;
- Maintaining program records and data collection as required; and
- Promoting and marketing the Youth Connections Program and other CatholicCare programs within the community.
The successful candidate will have experience in case management and working with at-risk, disengaged young people with complex needs. You will also require tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, such as Youth Work, Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, Mental Health or Community Health, as well as a solid demonstrated knowledge of appropriate youth, alternative education, employment and training services in NSW. Candidates with a background in program planning and developing and implementing the delivery of program services will be highly regarded.
You'll be a patient, flexible and enthusiastic individual who understands the importance of good time management, and an effective worker both independently and in a team environment. It's essential you demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to liaise with outside agencies effectively.
Additionally, you will require demonstrated awareness of relevant principles and practices such as EEO, OH&S, confidentiality and Duty of Care, and computer literacy including familiarity with working with databases and spreadsheets. While you'll be based in the Cooma office, this role will also require the successful candidate to participate in regular team meetings held in Canberra every three weeks.
All applicants must hold a current driver's licence and be willing to undertake a Criminal History Check, a Working With Children Check and make a Prohibited Employment Declaration, before commencement.
About the Benefits
This is a rewarding and varied role in which no two days will be the same, working with a diverse caseload in a combination of individual and group programs, meetings and outreach services.
CatholicCare is a training and development orientated organisation, with benefits such as study leave and professional development opportunities to further advance your career.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy attractive remuneration - Level 5 Grade 1 as per the CatholicCare Collective Agreement circa $55,396 - $59,571 (pro-rata for part-time), plus super, salary sacrificing and penalty rates where appropriate.
You'll also be rewarded with a fantastic range of benefits including early access to Long Service Leave (able to be taken after 5 years EFT), cumulative paid maternity leave and paid birthday leave!
Join this flexible, family-orientated and fun environment with an active social club and an open door management policy.
CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn is committed to equal opportunity in employment, and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note: Applications close 24th August, 2014.
Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable youth, at-risk of disengaging from education!