Are you passionate about supporting young people with intellectual disabilities who have found themselves involved with the justice system? Are you focused on providing professional, person-centred, support? Are you empathetic and resilient? Then we need you to join Outcare as a Disability Justice Case Worker!

Location: Various Perth Metro Sites, Primary office based in Bayswater

We have a need for staff willing to work in Como & Coolongup. 

The Program: 

The residential program provides services on a 24/7 model. The clients are supported on a 1:1 (one staff with one client) or 2:1 (2 staff with one client) basis depending on their individual support needs and complexity. This role will suit someone interested in working shift work.

We hope to have you be a part of a period of growth in 2022 as we look to double our client base but we need your help!

The Role: 

Internally referred to as a Disability Justice Case Worker may have you thinking, what does this involve? This position works proactively with their team members to provide person-centred support to people with intellectual disabilities that are re-entering the community from the justice system. Some of our support services are for those that show challenging behaviours and have complex needs, so if you are passionate about making a change, apply now!

Ideal Candidates will have resilience, be open minded with the ability to build strong rapport and advocate for clients.

Your duties will include, Mentoring, assistance with daily living skills, capacity building to live independently. Other duties will include facilitating activities, appointments, medication administration, domestic duties, and budgeting.

Do you have the studies, the passion but not the practical experience? Apply any way! We provide a full induction to fully train you with the Nulsen Way. 

To be successful for this position, you will ideally have:

• A Certificate IV in Community Services/Disability Services/Mental Health or relevant/substantial equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in working with people who show challenging behaviour
• Ability to navigate and mitigate high risk behaviours and situations
• Ability to communicate at all levels along with the knowledge and understanding of working with people from disadvantaged and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Prior relevant experience and understanding of the issues that may face people at risk of entering the justice system
• Clear understanding of working in a person-centred manner whilst being culturally appropriate
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word at a minimum 

 

In addition, you would need to have (or willing to obtain):

• Current full WA Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check 
• Current WA Working with Children’s Check
• Provide First Aid HLTAID003
• Hepatitis B immunisation (or willing to be immunised)
• Employment will be subject to obtaining and maintaining security clearance by the Government of Western Australia, Department of Communities, Department of Justice.
• COVID-19 Vaccination in line with Government mandate 

 

In return, we offer:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum
• Career progression opportunities  
• Free, confidential counselling service
• Working with a great team of like-minded people
• Ongoing training that includes Nulsen’ s positive behaviour support training to give you the skills to make a bigger difference in peoples' lives

If you are shortlisted you will be invited to an interview day on the:

23/05/2022 or 25/05/2022

We are aiming to have successful candidates commence on the 20th June 2022. 

Keen to learn more about this exciting opportunity? Simply get in touch with the People and Planning Officer on 0439 557 240.

Want to know more about us? 

Outcare is a business within the Nulsen Group providing justice reintegration services to help people engage with society in a positive, contributing manner. Our purpose is to empower people to live their best life.

For more information please visit:  https://www.outcare.com.au/

How to apply:

Prepare a brief cover letter outlining how you meet each of the above criteria and attach a detailed resume.

Applications close 27th May 2022.

Please note we may proceed with interviews before the closing date.

Requirements

Yes