About the Role

This is a permanent full time (35 hours/week) position based in Dubbo NSW.

A new opportunity has arisen for a Caseworker to join our Doorways Program where you will make a significant impact working with 16-23 year old’s in the  Youth Service Team based in Dubbo.

Within a team environment, you will provide information, referrals, "drop in support", crisis services, and strengths-based casework that is driven by the needs of young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Orana Region.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences and/ or demonstrated prior learning with relevant life and work experience with young people 
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues impacting on homeless young people and their families, particularly in Regional and Aboriginal communities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, honest and productive relationships with young people and or their families and to develop a support plan, provide casework support and follow up.
• Ability to provide effective assessment and referral for a variety of issues and facilitate young people's access to services that will meet their needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to services driven by the needs of young people
• Ability to initiate and develop positive connections with relevant agencies, programs and services in local communities.
• Current drivers licence and willingness to transport service users around Dubbo and surrounding areas
• In-depth case note recording skills and proficient use of systems and Microsoft application
• Competencies in strength based solution focussed framework
• Willingness to facilitate living skills groups
• Ability to work flexible hours

If you want to become a part of our positive and respected team, do not hesitate to apply now, or contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on; 0466 801 937 / [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Services Caseworker - Doorways Program - Dubbo enquiry via EthicalJobs, for more information.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.