Case Manager - Youth Housing And Homelessness

This is a great opportunity to join a successful, well-respected community-based organisation and play your part in helping young people and their families to get their lives back on track. 

Our mission: Creating opportunities which enhance the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people, and families. 

Our values: Evolving | Accountable | Relationships | Engaging 

IYS adopts a strengths based, trauma informed, restorative, culturally safe framework to support and create life changing opportunities for young people.  

Our team provides a range youth services, including Housing and Homelessness, youth justice responses, training, and general supports to assist young people to address challenges in their lives and make positive change through a mix of practical and therapeutic interventions and the creation of opportunities for positive social participation. 

About You 

You are a dynamic, passionate, experienced youth Housing and HomelessnessCase Manager who provides a high standard of client led case management and group activities with vulnerable, at-risk young people aged 16 – 25. 

As a Case Manager you will work with young people in our Housing and Homelessness program to identify their needs and develop a plan to deliver targeted and goal-driven supports that focus on the individual young person’s needs and aspirations. You will facilitate groups and life skills workshops for clients.  

You will undertake a range of record and information management tasks including completion of case notes, preparation of reports, performance reporting and data entry to ensure casework and accountability. 

You will have extensive knowledge of social Housing and are a wizard at sourcing alternative accommodation. You have great communication and are enthusiastic about liaising with internal and external stakeholders for the purposes of enhancing and discussing case planning and building community relationships. 

The successful applicant will support the organisation’s strategic objectives to increase the range of programs and services offered to young people, continue to evolve practice, and increase young people’s participation in the development of such initiatives.   

Group work, Youth Housing and homelessness experience is desirable.   

Please note, due to the environments that we are contracted to work in, applicants must be fully COVID vaccinated to fulfil the requirements of the role.  

Inspire Youth and Family Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer who value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

What’s on offer

Rewarding role working to make a difference in the lives of at-risk young people 

Attractive salary packaging options available ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits - increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay! 

Additional 2 personal leave days. 

A diverse, fun, and supportive team culture, with a shared passion for enhancing the lives of young people. 

Regular Supervision and professional development opportunities. 

Employee Assistance Program - Confidential counselling and development service. 

To apply

Download and read the Position Description from our website www.iys.org.au/work-at-iys/ 

Provide a cover letter which responds to the Selection Criteria in the position description. 

Provide your current resume detailing relevant experience. 

Please apply ASAP 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. It is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. Only successful applicants will be contacted.