Justice Support Caseworker

  • 1 x Full Time Position
  • Goulburn/ Batemans Bay

The key focus for our CF&S team is to provide holistic, culturally safe, child and family focused services to the Aboriginal communities of the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Far South Coast and Goulburn areas. C&FS provides the whole continuum of
care for children, young people and their families.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
22nd May 2025

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Justice Support Caseworker is responsible for providing intensive support to Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and CALD young people leaving detention, to overcome offending behaviour and positively reintegrate into the communities (Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, and Southern Tablelands regions of NSW) by establishing pro-social lifestyles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

    • Certificate IV level qualifications in Community Services or related area and/or demonstrated experience in these sectors.
    • Clear understanding of the needs of families and young people involved in the NSW criminal justice system, including Aboriginal and CALD communities.
    • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of mentoring, intensive casework, or case management services.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop professional relationships to work effectively with young people with challenging behaviours, and their families.
    • Demonstrated experience in project work or management, with the ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs.
    • Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, client information and data systems.
    • The ability to effectively communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds.
    • High level of integrity and regard for professional boundaries, confidentiality and the ability to maintain sensitive information.
    • Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development.
    • Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
    • Current Drivers’ License and the willingness to travel overnight, work flexible hours and across different locations within the local service area (Far South Coast and Tablelands).

    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 download above or 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 2022-2025.