Women's Case Workers (One position Aboriginal Identified)
Job No:
91744
Location:
Sydney Metro Area
- Unique opportunities to work with women affected by the criminal justice system
- Join an organisation committed to the support and development of their staff
- Attractive salary of $68,520 + super and generous salary packaging options
Community Restorative Centre - Changing Lives, Reducing Crime
Founded in 1951, Community Restorative Centre (CRC) is an independent community organisation with a broad funding base, dedicated to supporting people affected by the criminal justice system, particularly prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families and friends. Drawing skilled staff, management committees and volunteers from a range of relevant backgrounds, CRC is an incorporated association and a registered charity.
CRC is the lead provider of specialist through care, post-release, and reintegration programs for people transitioning from prison into the community in NSW. All CRC programs aim to reduce crime and break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, offending and imprisonment.
With a commitment to investing in the professional development of staff, CRC delivers on the idea that the increased effectiveness and capacity of the workforce increases the effectiveness and capacity of the organisation as a whole. This has a direct flow-on effect that creates improved outcomes for CRC clients and the wider community.
CRC's Miranda Project is establishing its own drop in centre, a one stop shop, that provides support to women in the criminal justice system at risk of domestic and family violence.
About the Opportunities
Community Restorative Centre (CRC) has two opportunities for Women's Case Workers (One position Aboriginal Identified)* to join their team in the Sydney Metro area, NSW. These positions are being offered on a full-time basis contracted to 30th June 2019 with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
Reporting to the Miranda Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing a broad range of casework services for women leaving prison - or who are at risk of imprisonment - who are themselves survivors of violence and are at risk or returning to violent situations. You will work with women in the Miranda Centre as well as women in the community on an outreach basis.
Some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Meeting and engaging with women prior to exiting from prison or court;
- Receiving referrals and assessing women who are in the community, seeking bail or a community-based sentence;
- Providing case management to clients with the aim of establishing and maintaining safe living in the community, free of violence;
- Liaising with other CRC programs and external government and non-government services;
- Facilitating the group work program;
- Providing telephone assistance to clients as required;
- Responding to clients in a trauma informed way and liaising with specialist trauma counselling services; and
- Advocating for clients on an individual basis to support them to achieve positive outcomes.
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*CRC considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for these positions as specified under section 31h of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
*As one of these positions is an Identified position, CRC considers being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification as specified under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
About You
To be successful in this role, you must possess relevant qualification and/or experience directly related to working with women involved in the criminal justice system. Experience in outreach casework and case management is also essential.
You will be required to have a sound knowledge of the NSW correctional system and the complex issues and barriers faced by people upon release, as well as a demonstrated understanding of working within a trauma informed framework. Experience working with women affected by domestic and family violence will be an asset to this role and demonstrated administration and IT skills will be needed.
Knowledge of current Child Protection issues and legislation and demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and CALD communities would be highly regarded.
About the Benefits
CRC is committed to a strong team culture, where staff feel valued and supported. They continue to invest in professional development, providing regular training sessions, and encourage creativity in working with ex-prisoners and their families.
As a member of CRC, your hard work and commitment will be rewarded with a SACS Award Grade 4 equivalent salary of $68,520 per annum, plus super and generous salary packaging options to significantly increase your take home pay.
Above all, this position presents an opportunity for you to make a real change in the community and count yourself as part of the rehabilitation solution. In working closely with clients and their friends and families, you will get to see the results of your hard work firsthand, and experience the changes you are making.
Take on a satisfying and rewarding role allowing you to really make a difference in the local community - Apply Now!
Please visit the CRC website for more information to view many more positions currently available.
Please Note: Applications close 5.00pm Thursday 7th September 2017