Youth Support Case Worker (Identified)

Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Competitive salary

Current Working with Children Check

Satisfactory Criminal History Check

Job summary

Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council – Orange NSW is seeking a Youth on Track Caseworker to deliver culturally safe, strengths-based support for 10–17 year olds at risk of involvement with justice systems. The role focuses on case management, referrals, mentoring and community connections.

It requires safeguarding Aboriginal identity and collaboration with families and services. The position is full-time (38 hours per week) in Orange NSW, offering a supportive, culturally connected working

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and families, especially those with complex needs.
• Experience operating within a case management framework.
• Ability to coordinate with a broad network of services and referrals.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Understanding of culturally appropriate and trauma-informed service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people, families and communities to identify concerns and supports.
• Provide culturally safe, client-centred case management.
• Help young people set goals and facilitate access to services and referrals.
• Coordinate pathways to cultural, educational and community supports.
• Build relationships with local service providers and networks.
• Maintain accurate case notes and plans and support positive change.

Skills

Case management

Youth engagement

Collaborative work

Advocacy

Communication

Job description

Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council – Orange NSW

Youth on Track Caseworker – 38hrs p/w Orange NSW

This is an identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. The applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Youth on Track is an early intervention program supporting young people aged 10–17 years who are at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system.

As a Youth Support Case Worker, you will work directly with young people and their families to provide culturally appropriate, strengths-based and holistic support. You will assist young people to address the issues contributing to antisocial and/or offending behaviour while building on their strengths, prosocial behaviours and connection to culture, family and community.

Supports are tailored to individual needs and may include case management, service coordination, referrals, mentoring, cultural activities, recreation, evidence-based programs and individual or group-based support.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with young people, families, community and service providers to identify concerns and develop appropriate supports
• Provide culturally safe, client-centred and strengths-based case management
• Support young people and families to identify their own goals, concerns and solutions
• Coordinate access to relevant services and maintain clear referral pathways
• Facilitate access to cultural, social, educational, recreational and community-based supports
• Build strong relationships with local service providers and community networks
• Support young people and their families to achieve positive and sustainable change
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, case plans and client records
• Promote young people’s connection to culture, family and community

About You

• Experience working with young people and adolescents with complex needs and their families
• Experience working within a case management framework
• Experience working collaboratively with a broad network of services and maintaining effective referral pathways
• Strong communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills
• An understanding of the importance of culturally appropriate and trauma-informed service delivery
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team

About Us

The Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council (OLALC) is committed to the advancement, protection and promotion of the heritage and culture of Aboriginal people. Operating under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1984), OLALC provides essential services, advocacy and culturally safe support to the communities within our boundaries.

As part of our commitment to social justice and community empowerment, OLALC delivers vital programs that address homeless, domestic and family violence (DFV), social and emotional wellbeing, youth services and children and schooling programs. Our goal is to ensure that individuals and families have access to support, resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

What We Can Offer

• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of Aboriginal young people and families
• Work with a highly respected Aboriginal Community Organisation
• A supportive and culturally connected working environment
• Salary packaging options
• Competitive salary
• Current Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check