Make a difference in your community every day
At Centacare, we believe that every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Imagine the joy of seeing the difference you make in your clients' lives. That's the joy you'll experience every day you come to work at Centacare.
Our Mission: Action for Impact
We are committed to helping each person we serve reach their fullest potential and experience a fulfilling life. As a key member of our community services team, you will bring this mission to life. Your positivity, commitment, and passion for living and working in the same community will be rewarded beyond measure.
As a Youth on Track Case Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals by providing tailored support, resources, and guidance. You will work closely with clients to assess their needs, develop support plans, and connect them with essential services. Your ability to build strong relationships, advocate effectively, and navigate challenges will help drive positive outcomes for the people you support.
Key Responsibilities include
Reducing Police Contact - Reduce the young person's formal and informal contact with police at a higher level than those of a similar group of young offenders.
Addressing Criminogenic Risk Factors - Reduce the young person’s criminogenic risk factors.
Promoting Education and Employment - Increase the young person’s participation and attendance in education or employment.
Strengthening Family Interactions - Strengthen family interactions where appropriate or increase support from other positive role models.
Ensuring Continued Engagement - Engage young people and their families so they remain engaged in the scheme until meeting completion requirements.
About Centacare
Since 2001, Centacare, a Social Services Agency of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, has been a vital part of the local community. We provide a wide range of social welfare services to support individuals, families, and the broader community. As a Catholic agency, we welcome everyone, regardless of religion, circumstance, ethnicity, economic situation, age, gender, or ability.
Our values – Dignity | Solidarity | Subsidiarity | Common Good - are the foundation of our work and shape the way we consistently deliver our programs.
Why join us?
There are many reasons to join us
- Tax-free salary packaging - up to $18,500 for general living and entertainment expenses increasing your take-home pay
- Flexi leave – allowing you to accrue extra hours per week to enjoy an additional day’s leave every month (for full-time employees)
- Professional development – we support our team with professional development opportunities
- Supportive team - working with a multidisciplinary team of passionate, supportive, and collaborative colleagues
What you’ll bring
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Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System - Demonstrated knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.
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Experience with Young People and Complex Needs - Demonstrated experience working with young people and adolescents with complex needs and their families.
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Experience with Aboriginal Communities - Demonstrated experience working with young Aboriginal clients and their families.
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Case Management Experience - Demonstrated experience working within a case management framework.
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Collaboration with Service Networks - Demonstrated experience working with a vast network of services to ensure clear pathways to care and referral processes are maintained.
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Goal Achievement and Risk Assessment - Demonstrated experience in working with young people to meet the goals of case plans, the young person’s needs, and risk assessments.
Eligibility/other requirements
- This is an identified position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Successful completion of a National Criminal Check.
- Successful completion of an NSW Working with Children Check.
- Valid New South Wales Driver’s Licence.
Join us
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding adventure and make a real difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us
Have questions before applying? Contact Nichole for a confidential discussion on 6762 9292.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
This position will close at 4:00pm Friday 18th April 2025, however interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. Don’t miss this opportunity—submit your application today!
Centacare NENW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Essential pre-employment checks will be conducted