KARINYA YOUNG WOMEN'S SERVICE Inc – Launceston TAS
Do you believe every young person deserves hope, support, and the opportunity to thrive?
At Karinya Youth Services Tas, we partner with young people and the community to create safe and supportive environments where young people and their children can thrive. As a Child and Youth Safe Organisation, safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people is central to everything we do.
We're looking for a passionate Outreach Case Manager to join our Karinya Young Mums (KYM) Program, supporting pregnant and parenting young people and their children during the most important early years of life.
If you enjoy building genuine relationships, working creatively with young people, and making a real difference in the community we'd love to hear from you.
About the KYM Program
The Karinya Young Mums (KYM) Program provides intensive outreach and accommodation support to pregnant and parenting young people aged 15–24 years and their children.
The program focuses on the first 1,000 days and early childhood years up to age four, a critical developmental period for children and families.
Through trauma-informed outreach and practical support, the KYM team works alongside young parents to strengthen:
* Safe and stable housing
* Parenting confidence and capacity
* Health and wellbeing
* Life skills and independence
* Connection to education, employment, culture, and community
About the Role
As an Outreach Case Manager, you will work directly with young parents and their children through regular home visits, outreach support, and case management.
You will support young people to build confidence, strengthen parenting skills, maintain stable housing, and connect with the services they need.
This role involves working alongside young families in their homes and communities, advocating for their needs, and supporting them to achieve their goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Your work may include:
* Building strong, trusting relationships with young parents through regular outreach and home visits
* Develop, implement and review case plans with young people
* Supporting young parents to build parenting skills and daily routines
* Assisting young people to maintain stable housing and tenancy responsibilities
* Attending appointments, case meetings and care team meetings
* Connecting young families with health, education, housing, and community services
* Advocating for young people where barriers to support exist
* Maintaining accurate and respectful case documentation
* Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner services to support young families
No two days are the same and every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
About You
You are someone who:
* Builds respectful and trusting relationships with young people
* Enjoys working alongside young people and supporting them to grow in confidence and independence
* Brings a calm, positive, and steady approach when working with young people and families
* Understands and applies trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
* Is compassionate, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Maintains strong professional boundaries while supporting young people experiencing complex life challenges
* Demonstrates persistence and encouragement, supporting young people to stay engaged and continue working toward their goals even when things don't go to plan.
Applicants must demonstrate:
* A qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services, or a related discipline
* Experience supporting young people or families experiencing complex needs
* Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
* Strong communication and documentation skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
* Current Australian Driver's Licence
* Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
* National Police Check
* Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Employment)
Selection Criteria
In your application, please address the following selection criteria:
* Understanding of Young People's Needs Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by young parents aged 15–24, including housing instability, parenting pressures, and barriers to accessing services.
* Trauma-Informed Practice Knowledge and application of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches when working with young people and families.
* Safeguarding and Child Safety Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding principles and responsibilities when working with children, young people, and families, including the ability to identify and respond appropriately to risks to safety and wellbeing.
* Engagement and Relationship Building Ability to engage young people through respectful, relationship-based outreach and in-home support.
* Service Coordination and Advocacy Ability to support young people to access and navigate services including health, housing, education, and community supports.
* Communication and Documentation Strong written and verbal communication skills, including accurate case notes, documentation, and record keeping.
* Teamwork and Reflective Practice Commitment to supervision, reflective practice, continuous learning, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Why Work With Karinya?
At Karinya, our work is guided by our values of Hope, Kindness, Safety, Accountability, and Innovation.
When you join our team, you will benefit from:
* Meaningful work supporting young families in your community
* A supportive and collaborative team culture
* Regular professional supervision and reflective practice
* Opportunities for professional development
* Being part of an organisation committed to child safety and best practice
Karinya Youth Services Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation based in Launceston supporting young people through housing, case management, and wellbeing-focused programs.
Our vision is a future where all young Tasmanians are nurtured, protected, and inspired to succeed.
Safeguarding Commitment
Karinya Youth Services is a Child and Youth Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children and young people.
All staff are expected to uphold the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Standards, and Karinya's Staff Saf safeguarding Code of Conduct.
We Strongly Encourage Applications From
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
* People from culturally diverse backgrounds
* People with lived experience of parenting, homelessness, or the care system
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young families and want to be part of a team that believes in Hope, Kindness, Safety, Accountability and Innovation, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit:
* A cover letter addressing the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria
* Your current resume
Applications should be emailed to a placeholder@karinyatas.org.au. Please also use this email if you would like to request a copy of the Position Description.
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