About the role

Uniting WA Specialist Re-Entry Services provides a range of programs that support individuals exiting prison to reintegrate into the community and develop positive lifestyles.

The Senior Case Worker - Specialist Re-entry Services provides psychosocial support and individualised case management to individuals serving custodial sentences, to facilitate a positive transition and reintegration in to the community.

The successful applicant will work intensively with a number of individuals who may have mental health issues and/ or intellectual disabilities, or who are serving a long custodial sentence, both pre-release and post release. You will be able to provide mentorship to Aboriginal Peoples as part of the position.

This is a full time maximum term contract until June 2021 with the possibility of an extension.

About you

To be successful you will need to demonstrate:

• Strong administration skills
• A strong work ethic, values and integrity
• A positive and contemporary attitude towards individuals who have offended and their reintegration
• Current, contemporary knowledge and experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments and significant mental health conditions
• Knowledge and experience in working with individuals to support positive change
• Ability to work with those who have experienced significant trauma
• Excellent communication, case management, and interpersonal skills
• A relevant qualification (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, Community Services) or substantial progress towards a qualification and/or relevant experience are required
• A commitment to work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Willingness, knowledge and experience to mentor people in Aboriginal cultural activities.

A valid WA driver's licence, national police clearance (dated within the last 6 months or the ability to obtain one) as well as the ability to obtain a prison clearance are mandatory for this position.

Uniting WA recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this role under Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.

Working with Uniting

A few reasons you might like to join the team:

• Extra annual leave
• Boost your take home pay with salary packaging
• Generous long-service leave
• A great team environment.

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected.

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We're a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Our values

We're bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we'll support you to belong and thrive.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we're committed to a safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to Apply

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Enquiries to be directed to Jessica Gerace (Team Leader) on 9220 1244.

A position description with more detail is available at https://unitingwa.org.au/join-the-team/.