" This is all about our kids...they are our future"
(Aunty Sue Blacklock)

• Aboriginal Identified role
• Based in Canterbury
• Full time 38 hours per week
• Contract to 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension
• SCHADS Award Level 4.4 + super + generous salary packaging

Are you a dedicated, passionate Aboriginal Identified case worker with experience in providing holistic, trauma informed care for young people (10 - 24 years) on an outreach basis?
Want to make a real difference by supporting young people impacted by the criminal justice system?
CRC is recruiting a new team member for the Youth Pathways team, a dedicated group of professionals working to change the lives of young people caught up in the criminal justice system. We’d love to hear from you!

• Play a key part in our program and contribute to long-lasting change for our clients and the community
• Join a diverse and passionate team in a flexible and supportive organisation

We want to hear from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people from all backgrounds, including people with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

CRC works with some of the state’s most stigmatised and marginalised people, and we are dedicated to providing them with the help they need. While our work can sometimes be challenging, the rewards are significant.

The Opportunity
As a Transition Case Worker in our Youth Pathways Program, you’ll be at the heart of a high-impact team. You’ll use holistic case management to provide specialist support for young people (10 - 24 years) with complex needs who are leaving NSW Correctional Centres and Youth Justice Centres.

Using a throughcare model focusing on providing a continuum of support aimed to address the complex and diverse needs of children and young people, your role includes:

• Client support
Providing holistic, trauma-informed case management with an AOD focus will make up most of your day. You’ll actively build positive relationships with Government, community, and other services to source relevant support and options for young people (10 - 24 years.). You'll assess new referrals and maintain client files. You’ll approach every task with empathy, keeping our clients’ goals front and centre.

• Creating community connections for clients
Using an outreach model pre- and post-release, you’ll play a vital role in providing clients with practical and psychosocial support. The goal? To meet the young person's identified needs, ensure access to long-term supports, reduce incarceration and reduce recidivism.

• Data, administrative and assessment duties
While the majority of this job involves client-facing duties, data collection will be an important part of your role. You’ll conduct general administrative duties, monitor workplace health and safety, and update and maintain accurate client files.

• Cultural safety
You’ll work in culturally appropriate ways in recognition of the unique cultural needs and over-representation of First Nations young people in the criminal justice system. You will support clients and their families in meeting their cultural needs.

Your usual work hours will be Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours work, if required.

Why work for us?
• Support programs that aim to break entrenched cycles of disadvantage, homelessness and imprisonment
• Be part of a community-based agency that has been delivering effective services in our field for over 70 years
• Join a dedicated, energetic team with a culture of flexibility, trust, integrity and respect
• Access additional Wellbeing Leave, cultural supervision and clinical supervision.

To join us, you’ll need:

• To identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• A relevant tertiary qualification (minimum Cert IV) in Community Services, Social Work, or related field
• Knowledge and experience of case management with children and young people with complex and compounding needs such as criminal justice system involvement, homelessness, alcohol and other drug use, mental health and experiences of trauma
• Experience and skills in the provision of trauma-informed care
• A current NSW Driver Licence
• Demonstrated cultural competency and knowledge of issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities
• Knowledge and skills relating to child development, current child protection issues and legislation.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check and criminal record check (please note, a criminal record is not a barrier to being considered for a role with CRC)

Why we're requesting police checks for this role
We request these checks as they are a requirement of the funding contract covering this position. Additionally, anyone entering a correctional centre must undertake a criminal records check to gain authority to enter.
Please note, however, that having a criminal record is not a barrier to being considered for a role with CRC.

Undertaking police checks - trans and gender diverse applicants
If you are a trans and/or gender diverse person and would like guidance on the information that will be asked during police checks, check out [http://.]the webpage[http://.] 'Police' on TransHub. Alternatively, you can contact Rory Gillard (they/them), e. [email protected], m. 0400 871 844 for information and support.

CRC considers being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification as specified under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Applications close 9am Monday 7 July 2025 but we will review applications as they come in, so please apply ASAP!

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].