Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people!
We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day!
Morwell and Traralgon locations on Gunaikurnai CountryNight Roster: Full time, Fixed Term until December 2027Base Salary $92K + Penalty rates Super & Salary Packaging
Your Opportunity
The Going Out and Living Successfully (GOALS+) Program supports young people to develop the skills, confidence, and behaviours needed to transition from supported care to independent living.
The program offers case management, coaching, and accommodation for young people aged 16–21 who are leaving out-of-home care, experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness.
The Children, Youth and Families Night Supervisor is an integral role ensuring the overnight safety of children and young people living in our supported homes, as well as working with other staff in these programs to ensure high quality outcomes for young people.
About You
You will have case management experience supporting and engaging young people with challenging behaviours, including those impacted by trauma, homelessness, disability, and protective concerns.
Required
A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification is required or equivalent - Please see below link for more information:
https://fac.dffh.vic.gov.au/news/reminder-funded-organisations-residential-care-staff-qualifications-certificate-iv-child-youth
Applicants must complete the 4 mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Continuing employment is dependent on satisfactory evidence provided within 6 months of being engaged in the role.
The Benefits
Regular reflective supervision $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions! Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family 17.5% leave loading
How To Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the position to be submitted ASAP as we are assessing applications as we receive them.
Queries to Nic Rogers - Assistant Director for Child, Youth and Families on 0438 397 385
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.