ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Fusion is a Christian not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering quality professional support and accommodation to vulnerable and disadvantaged 15-24 yr old people who do not have safe or permanent housing.

Within our housing service, we aim to create a place that gives each young person the space and support they need to understand who they are and what they want to do as they develop their own support networks and sense of purpose.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will provide practical, culturally safe support for each young person, ensuring they have access to the resources and assistance they need to achieve their goals.

You will apply Fusions procedures and policies to help clients navigate challenging circumstances, collaborating with other team members and service providers to deliver high-quality outcomes.

This role is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while building your skills and knowledge in the youth and community sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Delivering practical, culturally safe support to young people.
• Assisting with intake and exit assessment processes, including completing required documentation and data entry.
• Supporting clients to develop and implement individualised case and safety plans, following Fusions practices and procedures.
• Facilitating home visits and consultations in office settings, ensuring client safety and well-being.
• Providing referrals and advocacy to connect clients with appropriate services and resources to achieve their goals.
• Maintaining accurate client records, adhering to privacy and confidentiality standards, and contributing to reporting requirements.
• Supervising the Fusion households and supporting residential youth work staff.

ABOUT YOU

Requirements for Success:

With experience in the Youth Work, Community Services, or Mental Health sectors, you will bring a compassionate approach and strong organisational skills to the role. Other requirements include:

• A Certificate IV, Diploma or higher in Social Welfare, Youth Work, or a related field, with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and child and youth safe practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.
• An understanding of cultural safety and the ability to work respectfully with young people, families, and communities of all cultures.
• The ability to follow established procedures and guidelines to provide effective support.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Full C class driver license with no restrictions

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children.

Our Culture

We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and hospitable workplace in which all people feel valued at Fusion.

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We actively support and welcome people of all backgrounds to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Fusion.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work-every day you know you're making a meaningful difference
• SCHADS Level 4 + Super + Salary Packaging + Leave Loading
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
• Free external, confidential counselling (EAP)
• Volunteering opportunities
• Permanent Part Time (27hrs pw) Contract
• Location: Bentley WA

Confidential enquiries can be made to Neil on (08) 9355 1159  or by emailing [email protected], using the subject line: Fusion Housing Caseworker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click Apply Now to sumbit your application.