• Hybrid Working
• Permanent - Full-time
• $85, 398 - $91, 881 + super + salary packaging

Please read full advert details below prior to submitting your application to make sure this is the right role for you (including hours availability and travel locations)

The need-to-know…

As Rise’s Case Worker – Youth at Risk, you will operate in both outreach and centre-based settings, ensuring the successful delivery of contracts from the Department of Communities and the City of Swan.

In this role, you will provide case management support to young people, addressing issues that adversely affect their social, psychological, and physical well-being. This includes, but is not limited to, addressing the impact of family and social dynamics on the young person. Additionally, you will oversee the operations of the Stratton Youth Centre and provide support to on-site youth workers and volunteers.

Typical daily tasks could include…

• Coordinate and lead ongoing early intervention and recreational activities for young people at the Stratton Edge Youth Centre.
• Develop and implement support and action plans for youth receiving case management services.
• Build and sustain partnerships with relevant community organisations.
• Provide case management support to help young people achieve their goals and desired outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate support plans for young people to ensure effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including detailed client case notes.
• Address complaints and handle compliments promptly and in accordance with organisational policies.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and development of staff members.

This is a full-time position, working 76 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday. You will be required to work throughout the East Metro area, including at our head office in Middle Swan, Stratton Youth Centre, as well as around the City of Swan. Shift patterns will include...

Monday 08:30am - 04:30pm

Tuesday 10:30am - 06:30pm (Stratton Youth Centre 3.00pm – 6.30pm)

Wednesday 08:30am - 04:30pm

Thursday 10:30am - 06:30pm (Stratton Youth Centre 3.00pm – 6.30pm)

Friday 08:30am - 04:30pm

The need-to-have…

Here at Rise, we nurture potential, but we do need you to have a few tricks up your sleeve including the following:

• Relevant qualifications in Community Services and/or working towards the qualification and/or relevant experience in a related role.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills demonstrated through experience with young people facing complex issues and their families, friends, and advocates.
• In-depth knowledge of the challenges and issues affecting at-risk youth.
• Ability to organise youth events and group activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a community setting.
• The ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.
• Sound computer literacy.

Sounds good so far, right? Wondering what else you get for working at Rise?

Rise has been working with communities for more than 35 years. We support over 5000 people from all walks of life. These include young people at risk, those experiencing mental health issues, people with disability and older people. We offer our RISING stars….

• Hybrid working arrangement, with some work from home.
• Up to $15,900 per annum salary packaging options to bump-up your take home pay
• HBF corporate discount on health insurance, access to an employee assistance program, and journey cover insurance.
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• A welcoming culture where your achievements are celebrated, and support is plentiful.
• Diversity – real diversity. Not just words on a page. We want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lifestyles including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or part of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Formalities (The serious stuff!)

Appointments to this position will be subject to a NDIS Worker Screening Check / NDIS Worker Orientation Module / Working with Children Check.

A cover letter is required within your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Within your letter, please address the following:

• Describe your experience working with youth at risk and provide an example of how you have supported and engaged with them.
• Discuss a time where you developed a client management plan for a young person aged 12 – 18 & supported them to work through it.
• Provide an example where you have facilitated a centre-based workshop, or something similar.

Have more questions? Contact Amy Blair on 0458 117 606 (during business hours) who will be happy to assist you. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Worker - Youth at Risk enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don’t delay applying to avoid disappointment.

We wish you GOOD LUCK