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About Centrecare Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.
The Role The Case Worker role is both challenging and rewarding, working with the local prison community both prior and post release to: Visit your clients whilst they are incarcerated.
Facilitate and run group sessions in a prison environment.
Support client home visits in the local Kalgoorlie area.
Take the clients, on release, back to their home community, which could be up to 1500km away.
A Few Specifics Provide a high-quality re-entry service for clients exiting prisons.
Ensure the objectives and outcomes of Re-Entry funded programs are achieved.
Provide support to the Program Manager and Team Leader to plan, implement, evaluate and co-ordinate Re-entry services, including group education and information sessions.
Provide quality outreach services to clients and their families across the Goldfields region.
This might include organisations of and participation community events and specific targeted group work in the community.
Participate in case management of clients with internal and external agencies.
Provide referral service to clients.
Selection Criteria Please refer to the Selection Criteria within the Application Package, for specific requirements for each role: Recognised tertiary level qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Counselling, Health and/or related disciplines or recognised work experience in the relevant field.
Capacity to work within an Outreach model of service delivery.
Highly experienced in working positively with Aboriginal individuals, families and their communities, especially in remote locations of WA.
Experience in casework and supporting access to social and other services.
Ability to be an effective member of a team or to work autonomously.
National Police Clearance.
Driver's licence.
Benefits Regional zone allowance Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private Salary packaging options (up to $15,900) Annual leave loading at 17.5% Additional 5 days leave per year Comprehensive training and development to encourage staff growth and development.
Insurance cover to and from work Employee Assistance Program Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super How to Apply Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.
Please note successful applicants must meet the selection criteria.
Position Closes : 2 November 2024 Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.
Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244.
At Centrecare : Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe : Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices.
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Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect.
It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
We are Inclusive : We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion.
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart : We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.
www.centrecare.com.au
