Case Manager

We are looking for a positive and dedicated person to work a 5-day fortnight (weekdays) in Thomastown who will:

• Provide intensive case management services to a young person and their children within a holistic client focused approach; including housing, health, specialist health, employment, education and training, family/significant relationships, legal, community linkages and/or participation
• Proactively engage, motivate and support the young person to develop interdependent, sustainable life options with a focus on achieving their case plan goals
• Maintain your relationships with key support services will enhance young people’s connections to those services
• 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.

ABOUT YOU

• You have a bachelor’s degree qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Human Services or health/welfare related qualificationsS
• You are a motivated case manager with 2 years’ experience ideally working with youth. You have an understanding of the youth homelessness service system and allied services best placed to support and divert young people from homelessness
• You have great relationship building skills which enables you to motivate young clients in transitional settings to achieve meaningful goals within a case management framework
• Your friendly and cooperative nature means that you can build relationships quickly with key stakeholders in the community
• You have highly developed communication skills including report writing, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making and advocacy
• You are highly competent using Microsoft applications and Case Management Software

We Offer

• Be a part of a collaborative case management and community support team.
• Receive up to $18,550 of your salary tax free due to NFP salary concessions.
• Immediate start required.