Beyond The Gates Caseworker

Introduction:
The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Beyond the Gates Case Worker to join our team part time (22.5 hours per week).

This role involves supporting and encouraging vulnerable students to stay connected with their schools and communities.

You will be based at St Paul's Primary School, Rutherford, working within the Wellbeing Team to support vulnerable students to stay engaged with school as well as provide community outreach, home visits, and case management services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with students and families to offer holistic case management services.
• Enhance the link between the schools and students and collaborate with the wellbeing team, learning support team and the school counselling service to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes.
• Develop and implement strengths-based support plans focused on goals and aspirations.
• Provide short-term case coordination and refer students and families to appropriate agencies.
• Collaborate with interagency networks and develop partnerships with school colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to child protection legislation and WHS guidelines.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays).
• On-site parking.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Highly competitive salary packaging options available.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.

Description:
Position Description

The Catholic Schools Office and CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning have partnered to support the wellbeing of students and their families in our schools. This position is based within a school to help vulnerable students stay connected with their schools and communities. This role includes community outreach, home visits, and working with families to improve service engagement. The initiative aims to strengthen the relationship between schools and students, extending the supportive environment of Catholic schools into the community. Some work outside regular hours and networking with other services will be required.

Skills and Experiences:
Experience/Criteria

• An ability to effectively engage with disconnected students and their families.
• Sound understanding of Case Management and Case Coordination and person centered practices.
• A good understanding of the contributing factors to various types of disadvantage.
• An understanding of the current issues that many children and young people are facing.
• A clear understanding of child and adolescent development.
• A thorough understanding of the issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a range of diverse stake holders.
• Strong organisation, time management and computer skills.
• A high level of motivation and commitment to achieving outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to travel across school areas with flexible hours based on student and family needs.
• Experience in outcomes data collection.
• Access to use of a car with full comprehensive insurance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Teaching or similar disciplines.
• Current NSW Employee Working with Children Check.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• What motivates your desire for this role and how does it correspond with your career objectives?
• Your professional qualifications and previous experience in a related position.

For any further information about the role, please contact Cassandra Lewis, Manager Youth Engagement Services: Cassandra.Lewis@catholiccare.org.au

Applications will be reviewed as received up until 11.59pm Sunday 2 February 2025

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.