Diane Hall

Transition Worker

PRINCIPLE DUTIES: •

To deliver casework services to clients of the Transition Program to assist in achieving independent living and access to mainstream and Indigenous support services.

• To work with the children, families and communities of clients where appropriate to enable the provision of support to clients.

• To work in a culturally respectful way with Indigenous clients of the service, their families and communities. • To receive and assess referrals from a range of referral agencies including Corrective Services NSW and ADHC Community Justice Program in conjunction with the Team Leader.

• To conduct risk and need assessments of clients pre-release and in the community to establish long term needs. • To visit clients in prison prior to release with the aim of establishing a working relationship with them.

• To attend case planning meetings with CRC staff, clients of the service and other relevant agency staff to develop an Individual Support Plan.

• To liaise with housing providers, real estate agents and families re the availability of appropriate accommodation. • To liaise and network with relevant community, government and non-government organisations to ensure appropriate referral sources for clients.

• To assist with the organisation and movement of client property. • To liaise and network with relevant community, government and non-government organisations to ensure appropriate referral sources and increase access to existing services. • To provide information to key government and non-government organisations re the issues facing offenders post release in order to increase access to services for the client group

. • To stay informed of research and the development of best practice models of service delivery in the areas of disability and offending behaviour. • To provide content contributions for CRC publications and communications, such as the Annual Report, website and brochures, as required. • To ensure CRC policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. • To take reasonable care for their own health and safety and the health and safety of others, and ensure they comply with any reasonable instruction by CRC management.

• To attend regular clinical supervision.

• To attend all relevant staff and agency meetings.

• To attend relevant training and professional development. • To maintain appropriate records and statistics.

• To undertake other duties, as directed from time to time to suit organisational requirements, consistent with the functions and role of the position.

• Supervise young people in custody and ensure all their needs such as health, hygiene and wellbeing are met on a daily basis
• Respond to challenging situations
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for the young people and staff within the centre
• Proactively avert risk and solve problems
• Be a role positive role model who is willing to reinforce boundaries
• Work in accordance with relevant department legislation, policies and procedures
• Follow a structured routine and help young people adjust to the routine by role modelling and demonstrating expectations
• Communicate well and find common ground with others
• Remain calm in high pressure situations
• Be energetic and enjoy working as part of a team
• Be willing to facilitate and participate in programs to develop the skills of young people
• Be confident in managing conflict in a high pressure and fast paced environment
• Be resilient and flexible in your approach to working with others
• Undertake Meal and Laundry routines as required.