Case Worker - Youth At Risk (Western Australia)

Case Worker - Youth At Risk (Western Australia)

21 Sep
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Rise
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Western Australia

21 Sep

Rise

Western Australia

$92,575 – $99,612 + super + salary packaging
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services Community Services & Development
Not-for-profit organisation with salary packaging
Fixed-term role with flexible work arrangements and some work-from-home
Lead youth centre programs, events and community activities
Do you enjoy building connections with young people and helping them work towards positive outcomes?
The need-to-know...
Rise is looking for a Case Worker to support young people across the City of Swan and Shire of Mundaring through outreach support, case management and youth engagement programs. This is a hands‐on role where you'll manage a caseload of young people while also leading activities and programs at the Stratton Edge Youth Centre. This is a fixed-term position until 30 June **** based across our
Helen's Place Office (Middle Swan), the City of Swan and Stratton Youth Centre
, working Mondays and Wednesdays (9:00am to 5pm some flexibility) and 11:00am-7:00pm shift on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing case management support to young people experiencing a range of challenges
Developing, implementing and reviewing support plans
Managing an outreach caseload across the City of Swan and Shire of Mundaring
Acting as the lead worker at Stratton Edge Youth Centre
Facilitating drop-in sessions, youth activities and school holiday programs
Building and maintaining relationships with schools, community organisations and other support services
Coordinating referrals and linking young people with appropriate supports
Maintaining accurate case notes and records within Rise's client management system
Preparing reports for funding partners including the Department of Communities and City of Swan
The need-to-have...




Here At Rise, We Nurture Potential, But We Do Need You To Have a Few Tricks Up Your Sleeve Including The Following
A qualification in Community Services (or similar), currently working towards one, or relevant experience in a similar role
Experience supporting young people experiencing complex challenges
A strong understanding of the issues and barriers impacting young people at risk
Well-developed communication and relationship‐building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people, families and community stakeholders
Experience coordinating youth activities, events or group programs
The ability to work independently and confidently within a community setting
Solid organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
IT skills, including using Microsoft Office and client management systems
Strong record‐keeping and report‐writing skills, with attention to detail
Formalities (The serious stuff!)
Appointments to this position require a NDIS worker screening check and working with children check. Costs for new checks will be covered and/or reimbursed by Rise.
A cover letter is required as part of your application. While AI tools may be used to assist with editing and formatting, we are interested in learning about your genuine experiences, skills and achievements in your own words.




Within Your Cover Letter, Please Address The Following
Your approach to developing effective, person-centred support plans with young people, including assessment, goal setting, risk management, and engagement strategies.
How you would maintain a safe and inclusive environment at the Youth Centre, including managing risks, responding to incidents, setting boundaries, and supporting team and participant wellbeing.
Why you should be part of Rise
For more than 40 years, Rise has been supporting over 5,000 people across our community, including young people at risk, those experiencing mental health challenges, people with disability, and older people.
When you join Rise, you'll be welcomed into a culture that celebrates achievements and provides plentiful support. You can enjoy generous salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per year (plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment), HBF corporate health discounts, journey cover insurance, and access to our employee assistance program.
We're proud of our genuine diversity, we want you to bring your true self to work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Have more questions? Contact Steph Birbeck (Senior Coordinator - Mental Health and Youth) on ******
541 who will be happy to assist you during business hours. Alternatively, you can email ******
Shortlisting, interviewing, and appointing may begin immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. We suggest you don't delay applying to avoid disappointment.
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📌 Case Worker - Youth At Risk (Western Australia)
🏢 Rise
📍 Western Australia

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