About the role
This is a part-time closed period contract until 31st January 2025, working across a 24/7 roster. Located in Campbelltown NSW.
About the opportunity
Uniting is seeking an experienced Residential Youth Caseworker to join our team in Campbelltown NSW. As a Youth Caseworker at Doorways for Youth SWS, you'll join a passionate team dedicated to supporting young people (aged 18-24) experiencing homelessness.
Your role involves providing day-to-day support, case management, and post-follow-up care within our crisis accommodation program. Through individualized, strengths-based approaches, you'll empower young people to navigate immediate challenges and work towards sustainable living arrangements.
- Report to the Doorways for Youth residential coordinator and adhere to Child Protection laws.
- Offer crisis support, advocacy, intake assessments, and referrals within the community.
- Foster living skills development and provide ongoing support to enhance independence.
- Deliver client-centred, trauma-informed case work addressing various issues.
- Build therapeutic relationships to meet accommodation and social needs.
- Collaborate with agencies and develop accommodation options for young people.
- Engage in community activities, feedback mechanisms, and service improvement.
- Maintain client records, participate in training, and support program development.
Your Qualifications & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in social sciences and relevant case work experience with young people.
- Understanding of homelessness issues, First Nations' experiences, and LGBTQIA+ needs.
- Proficient in case planning, assessments, referrals, and advocacy.
- Strong communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Familiarity with computer systems and willingness to learn data collection tools.
- Flexible schedule, valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle (if required).
- Current NSW WWCC
- Current first aid certificate (desired)
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
- Base salary of $42.16 per hour plus, generous evening and weekend penalty rates
- Access to generous salary packaging options
- Wellbeing programs – fitness passport
- Access to Uniting’s URewards program
- Career development opportunities
- Amazing workplace culture
Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected], using the subject line: Residential Youth Caseworker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.