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Senior Therapeutic Case Worker

Mercy Community Services Limited
  • New position based in Kewdale, joining our Youth and Homelessness team
  • Full Time position (Part Time available to the right candidate)
  • Salary Package up to $15,900 per annum, and receive discounted Child Care

AboutMercyCare

MercyCare is a leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health, disability and community services. We employ over 1100 staff and 175 volunteers, delivering more than 40 programs and services, from 40 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.

A little bit about the position

The successful candidate will be supervising the therapeutic needs of residents at Carlow House, including providing case management, youth worker supervision and supporting the functioning of young people accessing residential care.

This position will work closely with the Coordinator and Youth Workers to facilitate the enactment of the therapeutic environment and be an active participant in day to day operations of Carlow House which is based in Kewdale.

This role is being offered on a full time basis until 30 June 2021 (subject to funding) between $80,482.48 to $83,802.16 per annum. Part time will be considered to the right candidate.

Minimum requirements

  • Tertiary Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Human Services field is required
  • Understanding of evidence-based service models for working with young people and families Demonstrated experience working with complex young people and their families
  • Experience working with external agencies and professionals
  • Experience and knowledge, education, substance abuse, family work, relationship counselling and child abuse
  • Experience working effectively with ATSI, CaLD and LGBTQIA+ communities
  • Knowledge of issues presented by homeless youth, those at risk of homelessness and their families
  • Experience and knowledge working from a trauma informed practice approach
  • Experience in case work practice within the community sector
  • Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be innovative and flexible
  • Working with Children Check
  • Driver’s Licence
  • National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)

To Apply

Please click “Apply for this job” to view the position description and apply via the MercyCare website.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.

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 people.

How to apply

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