Social Worker

Centacare Catholic Country SA are seeking a qualified Social Worker, who is experienced in trauma informed therapeutic care work, counselling and support services to join our team. 

About Us 

At Centacare Catholic Country SA, we are committed to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.

We employ approximately 150 staff across our regional footprint, with offices located in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla.  

We support people in the areas of family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence.

We are an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.

About the Position

The Social Worker will provide effective trauma informed trauma informed therapeutic care work, counselling and support services for clients in various programs across our regional footprint in accordance with program requirements. 

As a Social Worker you will:

• Maintain and develop a professional relevant service within the region including referral procedures and reporting.
• Identify gaps in the delivery and use of services for families and individuals.
• Provide information, support, referral and assessments to clients in relation to their presenting needs.
• Liaise with other organisations to ensure that client’s needs are met and we are utilising a true wrapping of services and warm referral pathways.
• Develop educative group/community work initiatives that are responsive to the current and changing needs of the local community.
• Facilitate and deliver community education programs.
• Attend Critical Incidents and provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) solution-focused counselling.
• Maintain client records, formulate reports, implement evaluation procedures and collect relevant data in accordance with Centacare Catholic Country SA and funding body requirements.

This is a full time position is based in Port Pirie, South Australia.

Benefits 

• Annual Salary from $82,043 - $88,287 plus superannuation (based on full time)
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
• Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available 
• Additional leave provisions available
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities 
• Generous access to our external Employee Assistance Program provider 
• Work in a growing and supportive organisation with great career opportunities

About You

To be considered for this position you will have:

• A degree level qualification in Social Work or appropriate other Human Services field reflective of the services offered by Centacare.
• Experience in trauma informed therapeutic case work, counselling and support services utilising a high level of skills.
• Experience in developing and facilitating groups, presentations and workshops. (A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential).
• Sound knowledge of a range of practice theories and therapeutic interventions, and issues around family relationships and separation, family violence, suicide ideation, peer pressure, bullying, self-esteem, drug and/or alcohol abuse, mental health and mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and be sensitive to the differing needs of people from various culturally diverse groups. 
• High level of ability to negotiate and communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
• High level organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly confidential manner. 
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Information Technology.

Requirements of the role:

• Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check – don't worry, we can support this process if necessary!
• Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) 
• Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License) 
• Be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (minimum of two doses) - evidence will be required prior to appointment

Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.

Applicants will be required to submit the following documentation to be considered for the position:

• Cover letter
• Copy of your resume
• Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)
• Current contact details of three (3) referees 
  • Referees must include a current or recent manager/supervisor
  • Where work history is limited, this can include a schoolteacher/lecturer/tutor 
  • Character references will not be contacted 

For further information on the role, please contact Nathan Cox, Regional Manager –Port Pirie, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and East on 8638 2100 or email ****@cccsa.org.au.

For further information on the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on 8644 2020.

All applications are required to be received via email to *********@cccsa.org.au. 

Applications close 9.00am Monday 3 June 2024

NOTE: Applications cannot be accepted through any other platforms.   

Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria will not be considered.