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The Homelessness and Specialist Youth Services team provides a diverse suite of specialist outreach case management and community development services to young people and their families. These services although not necessarily statutory in nature, focus upon assisting children and adolescents who are in, or could potentially find themselves in, the Child Protection system. This includes assistance ranging from early intervention strategies that divert away from the Child Protection system, right through to assistance for adolescents leaving out of home care. The Homelessness and Specialist Youth Services Team also provides innovative support to young people and adults to find long term accommodation and assistance to sustain their housing.
The Homelessness Team Manager provides day-to-day operational support and assistance to the case managers, intake workers and any other operational position that may be added within the Homelessness and Specialist Youth Services Team. The Homelessness Team Manager is responsible for supporting and mentoring workers in maintaining strength-based practices whilst working within a case management framework. The Team Manager achieves this through providing coaching, guidance and supervision.
Selection Criteria:
- A relevant tertiary qualification such as a Bachelor of Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural or Social Science with a minimum of 2 year’s experience in the supervision and leadership of staff.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge working in the homelessness and family violence system
- Ability to provide supervision, leadership, and direction from a sound theoretical knowledge.
- Experience with developing and mentoring staff.
- A working knowledge of the Case Management Framework and strength-based approach to client services.
- Highly developed administration and communication skills.
Benefits & Perks Include:
- Not for profit Salary Packaging
- 5 weeks annual leave pro rata
- 17.5% leave loading on 4 of the 5 weeks annual leave pro rata
- Generous salary sacrificing available with a wide range of options
- Annual wage increases (in accordance with Fair Work adjustment or CPI)
- 50 hours or $500 pro rata (whichever occurs first) to contribute to relevant non mandatory and professional development training costs
How to apply:
Visit our website, https://junction.org.au/careers/ to download the full application pack which outlines the application procedure.
Applications will only be accepted when sent to ***********@junction.org.au
Your application must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Selection Criteria
- Reference Check Consent Form (found in the application pack)
Submit your full application via email to ***********@junction.org.au
For more information or queries, please contact Anna Woodland, People & Culture Administration Officer, on 0459 032 *** or email ***********@junction.org.au
Applications close 10.00am, Wednesday 20 March 2024.
Please note this position is part time (60 hours per fortnight), fixed term until 28 February 2024
Junction Support Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability and people who identified as LGBTIQA+.
In accordance with the Chief Health Officer's Direction - COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, you are required to be fully vaccinated and are subject to proof of vaccination, unless you have a valid medical exemption.
