ACE Youth Caseworker

We are seeking an experienced Caseworker to join our ACE AfterCare team based in Wollongong for a full time fixed term contract ending June 2021 with a possibility of extending.

The ACE AfterCare Program provides leaving care and aftercare services to young people aged between 15 to 24yrs who have been in formal Out of Home Care for a minimum of 12 months.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of a responsive, flexible, client focused outreach casework service to support the transition to independence for young people residing in the Illawarra/Shoalhaven region.

Our ideal Candidate will have: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences and/or a minimum of 3 years casework experience in Out of Home Care, Child Protection or Child/Youth/Family services.
• Understanding the needs of young people leaving Care or who have recently left Care.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with people using a strengths-based approach and make sound decisions about the extent and timeliness of the support required.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an independent, self-directed, flexible manner.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and travel within the region to meet the needs of young people as required; which may include overnight stays.
• Medium level proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Word and Excel); ability to utilise email functions.
• Current drivers licence to transport young people and children if and when required.

Even Better: 

• Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) young people and organisations.
• Experience in assisting service users address multiple barriers in a solution focussed and trauma informed practice.

As an organisation, Uniting celebrates our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate. 

Further to this we offer: 

• Competitive salary packaging options
• Vibrant team culture working alongside like-minded individuals
• Chance to assist in delivering significant organisational change
• Work within an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients