**About MCM**
MCM is an* inclusive and equal opportunity employer* with a strong commitment to **safety.** MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.
We are a leading for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.
**About the Opportunity**
Reporting to the Team Leader - Frontyard Youth Support Service this role is responsible for providing high quality intake services and care coordination to all young people presenting to Frontyard, creating a safe and welcoming space where young people can access the support they need.
This will include completing initial assessment and planning, delivering living skills programs and interim support to all young people presenting to Frontyard who are homeless and require holistic support to achieve their goals.
**What's in it for you?**
- Purpose driven work and job fulfillment
- Flexible working environment
- Competitive salary package
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
**About you**
- A thorough understanding of intake, assessment and care planning
- Demonstrated experience actively engaging with young people who are experiencing homelessness or present with multiple and complex needs including mental health and/or alcohol or other drug issues
- Extensive knowledge of the youth homelessness sector and service providers
- Extensive knowledge of current trends and issues impacting at risk young people and the resources available to assist them
- Knowledge of the legislative requirements when working with at risk young people
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, encompassing verbal, written and ICT
- An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety
**Essential**:
- A tertiary level degree in Youth Work, Social Work, or a related discipline or extensive experience working in the community services sector
Please refer to the position description for the full duties and key selection criteria
**How to apply**
**Other Relevant Information**
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must have or be willing to obtain a WWCC and NDIS screen check
- Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the MCM selection process.
- MCM employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. We are passionate about all our employees, with the skills that they bring, realising their full potential through ongoing learning and development and through embracing the positive impact that we make through our work and to the young people that we support.
We are a leading for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.
**Job Type**: Casual