• Work for an organisation truly committed to social justice
• Provide early intervention support to Children, Youth & Families
• Permanent Full-Time with Salary Packaging benefits

Woodville Alliance (WA) is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Western Sydney and working primarily in the LGA’s of Fairfield, Bankstown, Cumberland and Liverpool. We have operated for over forty years and provide a broad range of children’s, family, youth, mental health, disability and early intervention services. Further details regarding our services can be found on our website: www.woodville.org.au

Our organisational vision and mission focuses on social justice and working in partnership with our community. Our values include empowerment, empathy, compassion and innovation.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The Community Initiatives Team is funded Federally by the Department of Social Services (DSS) under the Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS) program ‘Strong Minds’ and by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) under the Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) program. It services four funded locations within in Western and South Western Sydney from our offices at Villawood and Auburn. This program offers early intervention supports to vulnerable families of children (birth to 18 years) who are at risk of or affected by varying issues, including but not limited to, mental illness, child protection, and domestic family violence. The aim of the program is to address risk factors and strengthen protective factors, improve children, young people’s and parental mental health and wellbeing, by enabling families to better manage the impacts of mental illness, poor wellbeing and family functioning. Increasing community understanding of and responses to mental health issues affecting children, young people and families.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:

We are seeking an experienced Child & Family Case Work professional who can join a team of passionate case workers, senior caseworkers and Manager, to provide early intervention support, as well as short and long term case management support for children, young people and their families who suffer or are at risk of suffering from mental illness.

You are someone who has solid experience and knowledge of CYF case management and early intervention issues that impact children, youth and their families. We are looking for someone who is able to build and maintain strong relationships and a collaborative culture with families, external services and other agencies. It would be ideal to have experience in facilitating Child and Youth focused, non-clinical and evidence-based groups in order to develop capacity, educate, help identify and de-stigmatise mental health issues.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about advocating for our clients and diligent in recording and reporting on outcomes. If you are looking for a role where you can use your people management and CYF Case Work experience to deliver great outcomes in Early Intervention, apply now.

ESSENTIAL

1. Degree level qualification in the areas of Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, Health or equivalent.
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience working with and providing early intervention therapeutic non-clinical case management to children, young people and their families experiencing child protection and mental health issues.
3. Experience in the delivery of early intervention, child and family, child protection and mental health strategies to culturally and linguistically diverse communities and an understanding of the diverse needs of clients.
4. Understanding of safe work practices as well as the assessment and management of risk.
5. Demonstrated experience of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
6. Promotional and networking skills experience with child and youth service providers and other community networks.
7. A commitment to social justice principles.
8. A valid Australian Driver’s Licence and access to own car with comprehensive insurance.
9. A current and verified Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
10. Adherence to WA Vaccination Policy

Please click the 'apply' button to forward your Resume and Cover letter addressing what has attracted you to apply for the Early Intervention Child, Youth and Family Caseworker role and why you would be a good fit for the role.

Please visit our careers site to view the position description.

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.

For more information please contact Liz Antoszkiw on 0435 953 367 or [email protected] using the subject line: Early Intervention Child, Youth and Family Case Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Woodville Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our work has always been underpinned by a strong commitment to social justice.