Youth Case Manager

Join Hope Street in Melton as a Case Manager in a program based on the Youth Foyer model, providing supported transitional housing for young people and young families. This role offers safe, secure, and affordable accommodation for 12 months to 2 years, empowering clients to build independence and achieve their goals.

This is a permanent part-time position working a regular work pattern, 60.8 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE) based in Melton.

In this role you will:

• provide support within a model of eight one-bedroom units and two-family units.
• proactively assist young people to develop their skills and abilities to live interdependently in their local community including enjoying meaningful and sustainable relationships.
• provide strength-based case management support to develop interdependent, sustainable life to access and/or maintain employment, education and training opportunities and achieve meaningful citizen participation.
• build relationships with key support services to enhance young people’s connections to those services; and
• maintain accurate client records compliant with DFFH requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you can have a real impact and be part of a team achieving quality outcomes for young people.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A purpose driven client focused organisation and the support of experienced, passionate team members.
• A collaborative case management and community support team
• Not-For-Profit salary packaging up to $18,550 of your salary tax free available
• Off-Street parking available and transport nearby 

ABOUT YOU

You will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Youth Work, Social Sciences or a relevant Health Sciences discipline.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Case Manager, ideally working with youth, and a strong understanding of the youth homelessness service system and allied support services, best placed to support and divert young people from homelessness.
• Excellent relationship-building skills to motivate young people in transitional settings and help them achieve meaningful goals.
• A friendly and cooperative approach that enables you to build strong connections with community stakeholders.
• Well-developed communication skills, including report writing, active listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and advocacy.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Case Management Software

HOW TO APPLY

• Please download the attached position description.
• Please click “Apply Now” and provide a cover letter, statement addressing the key selection criteria and resume. Please note applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.
• Please address your cover letter to: Sue Watt, Program Manager Northwest. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Apply now! We are shortlisting as received!