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Who are we?
Outcare is a leading provider of reintegration and justice services in Western Australia. Outcare is part of PeopleKind Group, parent company to a diverse and growing group of organisations that deliver services encompassing disability, housing, allied health, justice, child protection and reintegration.
We exist to empower people to live their best life, and we live our values every day. We're respectful, compassionate, courageous, resilient, and collaborative.
At Outcare, we're committed to providing outstanding services for people engaged or at risk of engaging with the justice system. Through our person-centred approach, we support people to regain direction and maintain positive social engagement.
The Program:
We are seeking Disability Justice Case Workers to support our NDIS-funded clients to reintegrate, positively engage with and actively participate in the community. Support is extended to people who are incarcerated and are preparing for release.
The program works directly with clients to manage their complex needs and achieve their goals. This includes directly maintaining positive working relationships with key stakeholders.
The Role:
Disability Justice Case Workers utilise trauma informed, recovery focused and strengths-based approaches to achieve positive outcomes of our clients.
Support tasks are relative to each client's unique strengths and needs to maximise capacity building opportunities whilst reducing the barriers caused by living with an un-supported disability. This includes mentoring, providing transport, making, and attending client appointments and engaging in activities alongside clients. You may also be required to complete official visits for clients who are still incarcerated in Perth Metro prisons.
Ideal candidates will have resilience, be non-judgmental and open minded with the ability to build strong rapport and advocate on behalf of clients. The role is offered on a casual basis with the option to progress to a permanent position.
What you will need:
- A Certificate IV in Community Services/Disability Services/Mental Health or relevant/substantial equivalent experience
- Ability to safely navigate and mitigate high risk behaviours and situations and be able to manage yourself in such situations
- Ability to communicate at all levels along with the knowledge and understanding of working with people from disadvantaged and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Prior relevant experience and understanding of the challenges that people with a background of trauma may face
- Clear understanding of working in a person-centred manner whilst being culturally appropriate
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Desirable:
- Report writing skills
- Demonstrate experience supporting people in a challenging environment
- Experience working with people living with a disability and/or the justice system
In addition, you would need to have (or willing to obtain):
- Current full WA Driver's Licence
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current WA Working with Children’s Check
- Provide First Aid HLTAID003
- Hepatitis B immunisation (or willing to be immunised)
In return, we offer:
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum
- A work phone
- Career progression opportunities
- Travel reimbursements for specific types of work-related travel
- Free, confidential counselling service
- Working with a great team of like-minded people
- Ongoing training and support to give you the skills to make a bigger difference in peoples' lives
How to apply:
Prepare a brief cover letter outlining how you meet each criteria and attach a detailed resume.
If you require any information regarding the recruitment process, please contact a People and Planning Officer on 08 6253 4***.
Applications close 9am 17th April 2024.
Outcare reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the advertised closing date.
Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.
