Transition Case Worker
Job No:
102929
Location:
Sydney Inner West
- Rewarding opportunity to assist people leaving NSW Correctional Centres transition to living in the community
- Join an independent community organisation dedicated to supporting people affected by the criminal justice system
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration of $71,761 plus 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. CRC is the lead provider of specialist throughcare, 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.
CRC believes a strong team that feels valued and supported is best positioned to work effectively with clients. As such, CRC works hard to create an environment that is professional, respectful and culturally safe.
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.
About the Opportunity
Community Restorative Centre (CRC) is currently looking for a full-time Transition Case Worker to join their team in Sydney's Inner West, NSW. This role is being offered on a contract basis until June 2019, with possibility of extension subject to funding.
The Transition Case Worker will be responsible for providing a continuum of support aimed at addressing the complex and diverse needs of men transitioning from NSW Correctional Centres back into the community. The role will work collaboratively with CRC's Transitional AOD Program to deliver a combination of support services on an ongoing basis. This will include a broad range of casework services to ex-inmates to assist in the reduction of isolation and stigma, the development of a sense of community and belonging, and the building of positive relationships with both family and support networks.
A vital element of casework support will be the provision of assistance to obtain secure, long-term independent accommodation. This will be combined with support to develop independent living skills, access to community treatment and other relevant services, including linkages to NDIS supports.
Please note case work services will be offered in both residential and outreach settings. More specifically, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Managing referrals, visiting prisons, conducting assessments and generally engaging with men accessing the Transitional support service;
- Providing long term support and case management to ex-inmates with the aim of maintaining medium and long term independent accommodation and linkages to other relevant services and the NDIS;
- Working with clients with a range of offending histories, including violent offences, sex offences and offences against children; and
- Networking and liaising with relevant government and non-government agencies addressing a wide range of needs and issues for men with criminal justice histories.
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About You
The successful candidate will have proven experience in the provision of intensive support to people with complex needs, including people diagnosed with a functional mental illness, cognitive and/or intellectual impairment and AOD issues. Knowledge of the NSW correctional system and the issues and barriers faced by individuals upon release from custody - especially in regards to homelessness - will be vital.
Candidates with relevant qualifications will be highly regarded, though this is not essential as long as you have a strong background in providing outreach support, case coordination and case management to clients, along with an understanding of the issues facing people as they transition from prison to the community. Importantly, you will have demonstrated cultural competency and knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people from CALD backgrounds.
Sound knowledge of, and ideally established connections with, accommodation and support services in the Sydney metropolitan area will ensure your success in this position, as will a demonstrated understanding of working within a trauma informed framework.
CRC is seeking applications from motivated individuals with strong networking skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, you'll have a strong commitment to supporting people with complex needs with individualised services, to ensure their smooth and successful transition from prison to the community.
Please Note: A current Driver’s License and current NSW Working With Children Check are required before commencing this position. You must also be willing to travel within Sydney on a daily basis as your work will be delivered on an outreach basis and within a residential setting.
About the Benefits
This is an incredible opportunity to join an established, best practice organisation known for its experience and expertise. Upon joining the team, you'll be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment and management structure.
Importantly, with CRC being set up for the benefit of their clients, you'll be able to truly work in a humanistic way supporting individuals within the criminal justice system without actually being part of the system itself. You'll also enjoy a reasonable case load, ensuring you have the ability to focus on each of your clients in order to really make a difference to their wellbeing.
In return for your hard work and commitment, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $71,761 plus super and generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay!
Take on a satisfying and rewarding role allowing you to really make a difference in the local community - Apply Now!
Please note that the Community Restorative Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and anyone who meets the above criteria will be considered for this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from CALD backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please visit the CRC website to view many more positions currently available.
Please Note: Applications close 5.00pm Friday 14th September, 2018