Youth Case Worker - Trauma Recovery, Rockhampton

HumanKapital; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fully maintained company car

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HumanKapital seeks a dedicated full-time Case Worker in Rockhampton to support at-risk youth as part of the regional reset program. The role is fixed-term to September 2029 and requires availability outside normal hours and weekends for workshops.

You will provide case management for around 20 young people, work with trauma-informed and culturally safe practices, collaborate with local agencies, keep accurate records, and participate in supervision and training.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Youth Work or related discipline, or 2+ years' experience with vulnerable populations in case management.
• Knowledge of the challenges facing youth affected by crime or the justice system.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop community networks.
• Risk assessment skills including suicide risk, psychological distress and mandatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for approximately 20 young people at one time.
• Engage with young people using trauma-informed practice and culturally safe approaches.
• Collaborate with community, referring agencies and service providers.
• Maintain high standards of documentation and case records accuracy.
• Attend supervision and participate in training as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Case management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Diploma of Youth Work or related discipline

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

HumanKapital seeks a dedicated full-time Case Worker in Rockhampton to support at-risk youth as part of the regional reset program. The role is fixed-term to September 2029 and requires availability outside normal hours and weekends for workshops.

You will provide case management for around 20 young people, work with trauma-informed and culturally safe practices, collaborate with local agencies, keep accurate records, and participate in supervision and training.