531999 Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875 Child, Youth & Families Maximum Term Part Time Closing on: Jul 7 2026
Your new role
Working Within a Multidisciplinary Team, The Intake & Active Hold Practitioner Will Oversee The Referral, Entry And Engagement Of Young People Into The Navigator Program Including:
* Supporting intake processes, including initial risk and needs assessments
* Managing a case load of active hold cases and assessing the suitability to move to a case management service
* Engaging and building rapport with young people who are on the active hold list
* Facilitating referrals to appropriate support services and programs
* Liaising and collaborating with partner agencies, funding bodies and schools
About the program
The Navigator Program delivers assertive case management support to young people aged 12-17 years, with the goal of re‐engaging disengaged learners in education. The program utilises a capability approach that understands how multiple characteristics can interact to compound educational disengagement that can result in disconnection and a lack of a sense of purpose and self‐worth for young people. This amplifies service barriers and exacerbates social and economic disadvantage, and social isolation.
Benefits of working at Uniting
In addition to your salary (SCHADS Level 4) + super, you can access the following benefits:
* Access salary packaging to increase take‐home pay
* Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff
* Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary)
* Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops
* Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background
Your skills and experience
You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a tertiary qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Education or a related discipline.
You will also have
* Previous experience within the community services sector and/or experience working in a school setting
* Demonstrated experience in successfully engaging young people through assertive outreach and case management support
* An understanding of the barriers experienced by disengaged learners
* Proven ability to work collaboratively with other services, agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
* Excellent communication and organisation skills
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