Job Details

Caseworker

Waterloo
 Various
Weave Youth and Community Services Inc

Creating Futures Justice Program

Description

  • Are you passionate about social justice? 
  • Do you want to make a difference? 
  • Join our diverse and passionate team in a dynamic and supportive organisation.

**This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. Preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal applicants. We are looking for a caseworker to provide strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centred, wrap-around casework support to Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people aged 18-30 years transitioning from custody to community. 

Our work at every level is guided by our Aboriginal Healing Framework . About the role Weave’s Creating Futures Justice Program supports Aboriginal people aged 10–30 who are transitioning from custody to community or have other criminal justice involvement. This role provides strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centred, wrap-around casework support to Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people aged 18-30 years of age, who have strong connections to the City of Sydney LGA, La Perouse and its surrounding suburbs.

Working hours/week: Full time - 10 day fortnight (70 hours per fortnight) OR Part time - 9 day fortnight (63 hours per fortnight)


About Weave Youth & Community Services

Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based community organisation located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Land in Sydney, that has been delivering a range of programs, supports and services developed with and for the community for 48 years. Weave’s purpose is to empower people to change their lives, and healing and connection is at the centre of our work. Weave supports children, young people, women and families who are impacted by systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma. Around 70% of all those we support across Weave are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As a non-Aboriginal controlled organisation, Weave is strongly committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their ongoing fight for justice and self-determination. Our work at every level is guided by our Aboriginal Healing Framework 

Requirement

Weave’s Creating Futures Justice Program supports Aboriginal people aged 10–30 who are transitioning from custody to community or have other criminal justice involvement.

This role provides strengths-based, trauma-informed, client-centred, wrap-around casework support to Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people aged 18-30 years of age, who have strong connections to the City of Sydney LGA, La Perouse and its surrounding suburbs. Many of these young people are impacted by intergenerational trauma, systemic racism and discrimination, and commonly have complex trauma histories and complex needs, including: support with legal issues, health, mental health and wellbeing, learning and education, relationships and family, housing, alcohol and other drug issues, grief and loss, domestic violence, processing trauma, cultural connection and healing. Occasional crisis response and out of hours work may be required.

Position description: https://www.weave.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Creating-Futures-Caseworker-Position-Description-Nov-2024.pdf

How to apply?

Interested in Joining Us? We’d Love to Hear from You.

To apply:

-Please send these documents to Patricia Vasquez, HR Manager via email:

-Send us your up-to-date resume and a document responding to each of the selection criteria (listed in the Position Description) and outlining how you meet them.

-Read the Position Description available: https://www.weave.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Creating-Futures-Caseworker-Position-Description-Nov-2024.pdf


Closing Date: Thursday, 2 January 2025 at midnight

Please Note: In order for us to properly assess your application, we require both your resume and a document addressing each of the selection criteria. You can phone Megan on 0404 023 882 to discuss or for further information about the role.

Applications close: 2 Jan 2025

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