Justice Support Worker – x2 Nowra

  • 2 x Full Time
  • Fixed Term
  • Designated Position*
  • Shoalhaven regions

South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation that provides health and welfare services, primarily to the Aboriginal Community across South East NSW.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 
21st April 2017

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South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation that provides health and welfare services, primarily to the Aboriginal Community across South East NSW.

SCMSAC has been funded by Juvenile Justice (NSW Government) to deliver the Aboriginal Justice Reintegration Program with young people under the supervision of Juvenile Justice within the community who have been assessed as having a medium to high level of offending related risk and need. The Aboriginal Justice Reintegration Program will assist juvenile offenders, leaving detention, to overcome offending behaviour and re-integrate into the community. The SCMSAC will deliver casework support across the Shoalhaven region of Southern NSW. This position will be located in Nowra. The casework may involve one or more of the following types of activities/supports:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural support and education
  • Accommodation support
  • Personal, Social and Living skills development
  • Centrelink services and other financial services
  • School Education, Training and Employment programs
  • Development of family/household management skills
  • Parenting support
  • Recreation/leisure
  • Referral to advocacy services

The primary aim of the program is to assist young people to establish a healthy pro-social lifestyle and prevent reoffending.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Aboriginality*
  • Sound knowledge of Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander communities and relevant organisations within Shoalhaven and have demonstrated understanding of the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people involved in the criminal justice system, including their families.
  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of mentoring, intensive casework or case management services, including the ability to develop professional working relationships and to work effectively with young people with challenging behaviours and their families.
  • Demonstrated experience in project work or management, including planning and the ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs and community sustainability strategies.
  • Sound knowledge of local service providers in the South Coast region, including the ability to work in collaboration with government and non-government agencies.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills including the ability to manage time effectively and efficiently using personal and technical skills, including establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Computer proficiency and the ability to use basic computer programs and client information and data management systems, including the capacity to write reports and to collect statistical data.
  • Knowledge and commitment to policy, practice and legislation of child protection including Workplace Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and how they apply in the workplace.
  • Current NSW Driver’s License and the willingness to travel overnight, work flexible hours and across different locations within the local service area.

DESIRABLE:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in intensive casework or case management services.
  • Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Justice, Welfare, Community Services, Social Work or related area.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VACANCIES

Applications must address the key competencies (selection criteria):  For an Information Package containing position description, selection criteria and an employment application, please contact Human Resources via email hr@southcoastams.org.au or call 02 4448 0200.

Preferred applicants will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a new paid employee Working with Children Check (as required by the Act) prior to appointment with South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation.

Salary will be in accordance with the South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2012 – 2015.