About the company
Our client is Australia's leading peer-led youth trauma recovery organisation, dedicated to supporting at-risk youth aged *****. Their mission is to empower young people by fostering healing and resilience through shared experiences. They do this by creating safe spaces, where young people with lived experience support each other to heal from trauma, make meaningful peer connections, improve mental wellbeing and overcome life challenges.
About the role
As the Social Worker for the Illawarra region, working across Lake Illawarra and Warrawong, you will play an integral role in the organisations ability to support at risk young people through their peer-developed programs, delivered in community. The program is delivered with youth, supported by expert adults and is centred around individual support, weekend workshops, and weekly support groups.
Your responsibilities may include:
Provide effective case management for up to 60 young people per year
Work closely and collaboratively within community, referring agencies and service providers
Ensure that KPIs for the region are being met through case management, Weekend Workshops and support groups
Provide high-quality safe and effective support to young people, within the context of policies, procedures, and legislation
Attend regular supervision sessions and meetings necessary with the Team Lead and Regional Manager
Participate in supervision (operational and clinical) to ensure that a high-level of practice is delivered and maintained
Attend all Weekend Workshops and Weekly Support Groups, supporting the young people in your region
Maintain high standards in the record keeping of client records,



ensuring that case records are kept up to date and are accurate.
Undertake risk assessments on young people and provide appropriate follow-up and intervention
This role is funded until 30 June ****
About you
As an experienced and passionate social worker with a passion for working with youth, you will be proactive and driven with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
To be considered for this role, you will need to have the following attributes as a minimum:
Degree in Social Work/Social Science/Psychological Science (Preferred) OR a Diploma in Youth Work/Community Services or related field
Minimum 2+ years' experience working with vulnerable populations within a case management lens
Sound knowledge of the challenges and issues experienced by young people ******) affected by trauma
Strong communication skills with experience developing community networks and establish/increase community engagement
Sound risk assessment skills including but not limited to suicide risk, psychological distress and mandatory reporting
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Strong written skills and experience using case record management systems
This position has the following
essential
requirements for the role.
National Police Check
Full NSW Drivers License
WWCC
Current First Aid
**Please note - Pre-employment qualification and working rights verification's are required for all successful candidates.
For the opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives, and break negative cycles by creating a secure space for them to be supported, APPLY NOW. Alternatively, call Jarrod for a friendly and confidential conversation on ******** ***.

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