Case Worker Reintegration

This is a 12-month fixed term contract. 

Accordwest believes ‘Every Story Matters’, not just for our clients, but for our employees as well.

About Accordwest

Located and servicing people across the coastal and inland regions of the Southwest, the Gnaala Karla Booja of the Noongar nation, Accordwest is a not for profit (NPO) with a passion for helping our clients become more engaged, connected, and resilient, so they can go on to live strong, independent, and meaningful lives. 

At Accordwest, our values guide how we work, lead and support each other. We are committed to living our values with Act with Integrity, Demonstrate Courage and Journey Together in everything we do, from the way we collaborate to the way we servce our clients and communities. We're looking for people who not only bring strong skills and experience, but who also embody these values through their everyday actions, decisions and interactions. 

This Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Case Worker to join the Release Support team, providing case work supports to people leaving incarceration. You will be joining a highly experienced and supportive team, led by the Team Leader Reintegration and Manager Reintegration and Rehabilitation.

You will have high-level case management skills, and a passion to work within a reintegration service that provides access to a wide range of supports and services that assist people in successfully reintegrating into the community from the justice system. The Case Worker role provides support across both pre-release and post-release clients, and co-facilitates an engaging life skills group program within Bunbury Regional Prison.

If you are someone looking for a challenge and are ready to join an incredible team of professionals in our organisation, we will be excited to hear from you! 

Benefits of Joining Accordwest

• Access to external Clinical Supervision to support your practice, paid for by Accordwest
• Ongoing training opportunities to support your career and skill development
• A supportive environment that focuses on best practice and innovation
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program with a range of well being and lifestyle benefits

Key Role Responsibilities

• Provide case management supports to individuals and families. 
• Develop collaborative relationships with other external services, government and community agencies and network with key local and specialist support services.
• Actively contribute to a positive team culture with a solution focused, client centred approach.

Essential requirements

• Experience working in reintegration, homelessness, AOD, FDV, and/or community services.
• Demonstrated experience in case management practices and strategies to support vulnerable people.
• Demonstrated experience in developing relationships and working with people with complex needs.
• Prepared to work in multiple locations in the South West

​​​​How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a covering letter addressing your experience in relation to the Key Role Responsibilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applications will be held for a period of 3 months - after this time applicants are encouraged to re-apply.

Each of our employees bring a diversity of skills, experience, and open enthusiasm to listen, learn and build on the vision of Accordwest. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

If you need further information, please contact our People and Culture team at ••••@accordwest.com.au