HELP YOUNG AUSTRALIANS MOVE BEYOND DRUGS AND CRIME. JOIN THE TED NOFFS FOUNDATION, AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST PROVIDER OF DRUG TREATMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

Type: Full Time

Location: Newcastle NSW

Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (Level 4) + full salary packaging options available

About Us:

Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs, and renamed in 1992 to honour his life’s work. The organisation’s early work helped co-found Lifeline, the first drug referral centre and The Freedom Ride (https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/1965-freedom-ride). Charlie Perkins and Ted Noffs alongside Ken Brindle and Bill Geddes also co-founded the Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs in 1964 (https://dictionaryofsydney.org/entry/foundation_for_aboriginal_affairs) which was one of the first organisations aiming to achieve equality for First Nations people. The Ted Noffs Foundation went on to pioneer drug treatment for young Australians.

The Ted Noffs Foundation services are focused on helping young people with drug, crime and mental health issues and have achieved significant success. We run services across NSW, ACT and QLD with over 150 staff and nearly 300 volunteers committed to helping disadvantaged young Australians.

The Role:

The Case Manager will join our Continuing Adolescent Life Management (CALM) program, the after-care program for clients who have participated in the Palm Youth Rehab program. CALM works with clients both during and after their stay at Palm and offers a range of community-based therapeutic services including individual and family counselling, life skills development, educational and vocational programs and general support.

Responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:

Deliver case management services for young people who are in Palm, as well as those who are completing or transitioning from Palm.

Conduct a thorough assessment of each young person and, in collaboration with them; develop a Life Management Action Plan.

Provide ongoing support for clients to assist them to meet the goals as outlined in their Life Management Plan.

Actively maintain contact with young people in the program as appropriate e.g. case work, mentoring, group work.

Facilitating early intervention & prevention groups, educational and vocational goals, and supporting the development of life skills.

Work closely with the residential team for day-to-day implementation of the agreed care plan for each client.

Ensure young people have proper representation and access to all the services they require or come into contact with.

Arrange community networking for the young person to encourage positive interactions in a safe and supportive environment.

Liaise effectively with referrers, service providers, key stakeholders and/or family and carers to ensure the best service for our young people.

Maintain accurate records, statistics and reports.

Essential Selection Criteria

Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Experience and demonstrated ability to work with young people between the ages of 12-25 years old.

Experience in conducting clinical assessments, providing casework support, developing and maintaining referral pathways, and communicating clearly within a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge of and commitment to a Therapeutic Community model.

Ability to work effectively both as a team member and as a practitioner with minimal supervision.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong personal and interpersonal boundaries.

Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.

Must have a current and valid NSW Working with Children's Check.

Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum Provisional licence) and a good driving record.

Desirable Selection Criteria

Experience in the drug and alcohol and/or residential sector.

Registration or eligible for membership with AHPRA or other professional association.

Minimum 12 months of direct casework experience.

Understanding of harm minimisation principles.

Knowledge of drug and alcohol use and its impact on clients.

The Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to First Nations People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply:

Submit your application via SEEK with a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria.

As interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest point and will be highly regarded. Interviews may be offered upon application.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.