Case Worker - H3 Youth Foyers

Melbourne City Mission’s Youth Foyers provide integrated support programs for young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness throughout Victoria. Youth Foyers concentrate on breaking the cycle of homelessness through the application of the Advantage Thinking practice framework. To achieve these goals around education and employment, the program offers a range of supports including:

• Living skills program
• Individual case management
• Coaching
• Group work
• Community connections

In addition to these supports, young people who join the program are provided stable medium-term accommodation for the 3-year period that they are engaged. This accommodation comes in the form of a fully furnished apartment in one of the Youth Foyer’s 4 sites. Young people are also able to utilise safe communal spaces with available supports in the way of material and food aid as well as the opportunity to engage with Youth Foyer workers, external service workers and other young people in the program.

The Case Worker will assist young people who are experiencing homelessness, or are ‘at risk’ of homelessness, to develop positive pathways towards independence, with a focus on employment, education, and training outcomes.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Advocate for clients to community agencies, employment, education and training services, real estate agencies, court, and other stakeholders
• Develop and maintain networks with key local services particularly homelessness agencies and specialist support services for young people
• Provide high quality case management services to young people during their stay at Foyer, and for 6 months after exit (post program support)
• Develop, maintain, and support a care plan in conjunction with the young people, which addresses employment, education and training options, personal and specific individual needs
• Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of pre-employment / living skills programs and other group workshops with young people

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Welfare Studies, or related fields and demonstrated experience in working with young people who are vulnerable
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills relating to current issues, trends and programs relating to homelessness, employment, education, and training
• Demonstrated ability to group work with young people
• High level of demonstrated experience working within a case management framework
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Knowledge of local and regional networks and service providers
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and experience in conflict resolution and mediation
• Knowledge of Youth Foyer principles and practice frameworks, including Advantage Thinking.
• An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety.

• National Police check
• Working with Children check
• Valid Victorian Drivers license
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role close: 11 February 2024, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. For assistance with your application please email: ***********@mcm.org.au

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 not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

At MCM, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.