Case Worker - Reconnect
- Recruiter
- Adzuna
- Location
- Perth, Perth
- Posted
- 25 May 2018
- Closes
- 26 May 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services. We employ over 1000 staff and 175 volunteers, delivering more than 40 programs and services, from 35 locations throughout Western Australia.
Our Vision is for people and communities to thrive and we are guided by a person-centred approach in all aspects of service delivery. We are committed to safeguarding children, and young and vulnerable people; working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our shared future; embracing diversity and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our service users, employees and volunteers.
About the role
MercyCare is seeking a Case Worker to join our Mirrabooka team on a full-time basis. This is a fixed term contract ending December 2018, possible extension subject to funding.
The Case worker with MercyCare Reconnect is primarily responsible for providing an outreach service which includes counselling, mediation, advocacy and practical support to young people and their families, in accordance with MercyCare ethos, Mission and Values, Reconnect Program Guidelines and other established Policies and Procedures.
Minimum requirements
- Tertiary qualification in relevant Human Services area
- Demonstrated experience in providing family focused services,
- Knowledge of issues presented by homeless youth, those at risk of homelessness and their families
- Understanding of contemporary trauma informed, evidence based service models for working with young people
- Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of case work practice within the community sector
- Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) License
- C Class Driver's License
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)
To Apply
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications close on 4 June 2018. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.
For further information, please contact Yanthe McIntyre-Gadsby, Coordinator Youth Services - North on 0417368104.
MercyCare is committed to building an inclusive environment which respects the inherent dignity of every individual. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. MercyCare is committed to the protection of children and young peopleAttachments:
- PD - Case Worker (Reconnect).pdf