Case Worker - Early Intervention

Respect, Excellence, Celebration, Compassion, Acceptance, ProfessionalismAbout CentrecareWith a history dating back to the 1940's, Centrecare is a Catholic not-for-profit, community services organisation with over 300 staff delivering more than 70 quality, professional counselling, support, mediation and training services throughout the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields, Esperance and South West regions of Western Australia. Services Include family dispute resolution and domestic violence services, financial counselling, gambling help, youth and family support, accommodation and support services, post separation services, indigenous specific services and general counselling services being delivered from 10 branches across WA.About the ProgramCentrecare Incorporated, in partnership with Wungening Aboriginal Corporation and Lamp, have established an integrated approach to delivering the Department of Communities – Child Protection and Family Support (CPFS) Building Safe and Strong Families: Earlier Intervention and Family Support Strategy (the EIFS Strategy).The overarching outcome will be to have children living in safe, stable nurturing environments, achieving good life outcomes, protecting from abuse and neglect and to support families and individuals who are at risk of crisis.The service will focus on the needs of vulnerable children and families experiencing significant disadvantage and adverse consequences. Providing culturally secure, family focused services to support families to minimise risk to children and young people and to divert them from the child protection system.The overarching outcome will be to have children living in safe, stable nurturing environments, achieving good life outcomes, protecting from abuse and neglect and to support families and individuals who are at risk of crisis.About the RoleFull time, maximum term until June 2024 (with possibility of extension).Implement a case management approach to service delivery including strengths based needs assessment and counselling provision to all family members including extended family members.Assist at risk families to gain access to mainstream and specialist services as required and requested.Respond to and provide crisis intervention supports to families and children as requiredAbout youRecognised qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work and/or related disciplinesDemonstrated experience working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve positive community outcomesDemonstrated cultural awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander historyUnderstanding and knowledge of working with families and children including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and childrenUnderstanding of relevant legislation, regulations and external standards that apply to relevant work practicesDisplays an ability to stay calm in stressful situationsHighly proficient verbal and written communication skillsSolution focused approach to problem solvingAbility to be work within a multiagency, multidisciplinary teamHigh attention to detailBenefitsWork for a leading NFP with 375 staff across 11 locations providing a great work life balance.Comprehensive training and development to encourage staff growth and development.Four weeks Annual Leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loadingOne week of additional paid leaveTwelve weeks paid Maternity LeaveAccess to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and MedibankStudy Leave of five hours per week after two years of serviceInsurance cover to and from workEmployee Assistance ProgramHow to ApplyClick on the APPLY button and attach your resume and addressed selection criteria. For more information about the positions Centrecare has to offer please visit our website www.centrecare.com.au.Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply.Centrecare believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its service.