Address- 2 x 12 Month Fixed Term Positions available / Full time or 0.8 FTE considered
- SCHADS Level 4 + Super + Not For Profit Salary Packaging to increase you take home pay!
- Location - Frankston
Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to support and advocate for vulnerable young people at risk or experiencing homelessness and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.
Your new role
As Youth Outreach Case Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering strong outreach and holistic case management support for at-risk and vulnerable young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the Casey, Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula local government areas. No two days will be alike, but generally, you can expect to:
- Work within an integrated services setting to contribute towards enhanced outcomes for young people within their own communities
- Focus on access and navigation to services and support initiatives, early intervention and prevention strategies and links to broader health, welfare, education, employment and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) service systems.
- Be central to the day-to-day delivery of Southern Homeless Youth Assistance Program within the framework, ensuring all young people receive equitable opportunities to reach their potential.
About you
- You have experience working with young people at risk or experiencing homelessness.
- You're experienced in working with young people within a case management framework, utilising a person centred and strengths-based approach.
- Well organised but able to flex and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication, as well as highly developed interpersonal, coaching and consultative skills.
- You're a team player, able to work in a collaborative way.
- Supreme tact, sensitivity, and diplomacy; ability to think on feet and act proactively with discretion.
- Demonstrable skills and knowledge to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally safe way.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services and extensive experience in the field;
- Further study or extensive experience in family work approaches will be an advantage.
- Current Working with Children card.
- Level 2 First Aid Certificate.
- Experience in using SHIP/SRS would be highly regarded.
How we reward you
- An organisation that truly lives its values
- Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
- Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
- Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
- Access our Staff Wellbeing Program
Don't delay, apply now!
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
For inquiries about the position: Steve Turner, Program Manager, 03 9450 0***
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
