Senior Therapeutic Case Worker

IFYS; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Wellbeing reimbursement $250

CALM Premium App access

Flight Centre travel discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

In-house training opportunities

Job summary

IFYS Accommodation Services in Caboolture is seeking a Senior Therapeutic Case Worker to join the Youth Crisis Accommodation program. You will support young people aged 16–25, conduct intake assessments, and deliver tailored case management over a 3-month support period.

The role offers permanent part-time hours with a 52-hour fortnight roster, a pro rata salary of AU$92,286 p.a. equivalent, and salary packaging options. Training and wellbeing benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging behaviours and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to conduct intake assessments and develop support plans.
• Strong communication and rapport with young people.
• Flexible hours including nights and weekends on rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Engage with young people to ensure a safe therapeutic environment.
• Conduct intake assessments and create individualised support plans.
• Assist living skills development and community participation.
• Maintain shelter cleanliness and complete administrative tasks.

Skills

Client-centred approach

Assessment skills

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Youth work OR Mental Health OR Community Services OR Social Work

Job description

At IFYS, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where both our clients and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we continually assess and invest in staff wellbeing through initiatives like the Sanctuary Model of Care, which promotes emotional, social, and physical wellness across our organisation.

Why IFYS?

At IFYS, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where both our clients and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we continually assess and invest in staff wellbeing through initiatives like the Sanctuary Model of Care, which promotes emotional, social, and physical wellness across our organisation.

About The Opportunity

IFYS Accommodation Services has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Therapeutic Case Worker to join the team at our Caboolture Youth Crisis Accommodation program.

The Youth Crisis Accommodation program provides young people aged 16 to 25 experiencing homelessness with access to support for a 3-month duration.

Our ideal candidate will possess a strong client-centred practice framework, have sound knowledge of local services and resources, and experience conducting intake assessments and delivering case management.

What’s on offer?

• Permanent part-time employment located in Caboolture
• Minimum 52 hours per fortnight - see roster details below
• $92,286 per annum pro rata + superannuation - IFYS is committed to gender pay equity
• Part-time hourly equivalent $46.70 + applicable penalty rates
• Excellent not-for-profit salary packaging options (package up to $15,900 FBT year)
• Paid in-house training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary Model training
• Annual $250 personal well being reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
• Free access to the CALM Premium App + Flight Centre personal travel discounts
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with young people and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Conduct intake and initial assessments with young people requesting accommodation and support in alignment with guidelines
• Create individualised support plans with young people to meet their needs and goals
• Assist young people to develop new living skills and participate in the community of their choice
• Ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of all aspects of the shelter to a high standard
• Completing a range of administrative tasks in a timely manner

Requirements For The Role

• Experience working with people exhibiting challenging behaviours and complex needs or an understanding of the impacts of trauma on a young person's life
• A go-getter attitude with the ability to adapt to changing situations and remain calm in the face of a crisis
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly, especially with young people
• Flexibility with hours of work and available nights and weekends over a rotating roster
• Qualifications in or currently studying Youth work, Mental Health, Community Services, Human Services or Social Work highly desirable

Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful

• Valid Queensland driver's license with no restrictions
• QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
• Licensed Care Suitability Check (LCS2)
• National Crime Check (A new check will be completed through IFYS systems)
• Ability to provide two recent line manager references (including your current employer)

Roster information

Sleepover shift: 4:30pm to 8:30am, Day shift: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Team Meeting (TM) 8:30am to 11:30am

Week 1- Monday sleepover, Tuesday sleepover, Thursday TM, Friday sleepover

Week 2- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday day shifts

Week 3- Thursday TM, Saturday sleepover, Sunday sleepover

Week 4- Wednesday sleepover, Thursday sleepover, Saturday day shift, Sunday day shift

Applications close

5pm, Friday the 9th of October

We are an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and difference in our communities. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

We are deeply committed to the wellbeing, safety, cultural identity and dignity of every individual who accesses our services, including children, young people, adults and people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we uphold best practice standards and adhere to the Human Services Quality Framework, NDIS Practice Standards and National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

It is an offence to apply to work in a child related business regulated by the blue card system if you are a restricted person/negative notice holder.