Job Details
Type: Full-time
Location: Maroubra, NSW
Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award 2010 (Level 4) + Full salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum
About Us
Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs, who championed social justice, mental health support, and innovative youth services. Today, the Foundation continues his legacy, delivering frontline services and community support across NSW, ACT & QLD with over 200 staff and 350 volunteers.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join the Home: Noffs Youth Housing Service to support young people facing homelessness. This program works with person‐centered, trauma‐informed and strengths‐based approaches to support young people experiencing homelessness.
Home focuses on early intervention for those at risk of homelessness by providing intensive support to rapidly and safely re‐house young people in crisis, building independence to maintain stable housing and developing support networks to address complex support needs.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to young people with complex needs such as substance misuse, mental ill-health, trauma histories, child protection/Out Of Home Care involvement, and engagement with the criminal justice system.
* Conduct thorough assessments to formulate clinical and case work treatment plans.
* Undertake outreach crisis support to young people that are unhoused.
* Develop detailed and holistic case plans with clients to identify housing and other goals (e.g. education, health, social, financial).
* Provide case management and living skills support to clients housed in transitional housing programmes and the Rent Choice Youth programme.
* Assist clients to secure long‐term stable accommodation such as social housing and private rental accommodation.
* Provide brokerage and material aid support where necessary.
* Liaise effectively with referrers, Home team members, specialist services, government organisations, key stakeholders and/or family and carers to ensure the best service for our young people.
* Complete follow‐up assessments with clients to monitor progress.
* Attend and/or facilitate programmes and community events for young people.
* Maintain accurate and up‐to‐date client records, statistics, and reports.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, Youth Work).
* Minimum 2 years' experience working in the homelessness sector.
* Demonstrated experience supporting young people with complex needs.
* Prepared to commit to the Ted Noffs Foundation's philosophy and approach.
* Successful candidates must have a current and valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) before commencing employment.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum provisional licence) and a good driving record.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with young people, particularly those with homelessness, AOD and mental health issues.
* Minimum 2 years' case management experience.
* Knowledge of the Client Information Management System (CIMS).
Why Join Us
If you're looking for work that's real, challenging, and genuinely makes a difference, you've found the right place. At Noffs, we stand beside young people who've faced adversity early in life, offering free, evidence‐based treatment and genuine care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and walk alongside these young people on their journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, People with Disability, Women and People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note – only successful applicants will be contacted.
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