Centacare Kimberley Limited is seeking the services of a full-time Support Worker located in Broome.
Your role will be to provide Reintegration support to people leaving prison, who are referred to the service by Department of Justice staff at Broome Regional Prison.
This is an exciting role that would suit someone who is motivated to provide quality services to local people; and has the skills to deliver structured case managed support.
If you are a good communicator who can effectively engage with people and have a good level of experience in delivering social support services, we would like you to apply for this job.
Applicants should have experience and/or a qualification in community services.
Centacare Kimberley is a growing organization with a strong local workforce.
We offer an attractive salary, 5 weeks annual leave, an accommodation allowance, access to a range of salary sacrificing benefits, and 12% Superannuation.
The hours of employment are 38 hours per week; and at times will consist of weekend work and remote travel across the Kimberley.
To apply for this role you must provide a current Resume through the Seek website, and provide a covering letter that responds to the following Selection Criteria.
To be successful with securing this role you will be required to obtain Security Clearance through the Department of Justice.
Please provide the names of 2 referees from previous employment.
ESSENTIAL:
- Knowledge and understanding of the social, emotional and economic issues facing people living in the Kimberley region.
- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, inter-generational trauma, and the impacts of colonization and dispossession on Aboriginal people in the Kimberley.
- Effective communication skills, strong engagement skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Experience with delivering structured case managed support in a social services context.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- A National Police Check Clearance (less than 3 months old).
- A current Working with Children Check Clearance.
- Security Clearance from the Department of Justice.
DESIRABLE:
- Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Accredited 4x4 training for Reintegration role.
- Accredited First Aid for Reintegration role.
- Relevant working experience and/or qualifications in one of the following fields: Community Services; Justice, Community Development or Housing.
To get a copy of the JDF, or to discuss this fantastic opportunity, please contact Henry Williams on or by email at (emailprotected).
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.
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- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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- How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?
- Are you available to travel for this role when required?
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