About the role
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
* 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
We are shortlisting as received
Why You'll love working here
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Position Description : Case Manager Hope Street in Melton position description
* 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
We are shortlisting as received
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Please quote in application: Youth Case Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
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Sector: #Community_Development