• Permanent full time, immediate start
• $78,353.54 base + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
• Hybrid working, 5 x days well-being leave on top of annual leave plus more
• Rewarding role in a values-driven organisation

Why join Launch Housing

Our mission is to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness. We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and we're 'striving to be' the go-to organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community.

Our people are the backbone of our organisation and supporting their wellbeing and professional development is critical to our ability to help our clients and the community. We value lived experience and diversity in our staff, and actively work to ensure everyone is able to make their career with Launch Housing fulfilling.

Launch Housing is working to become more trauma informed and as a leading employer in the homelessness sector, it is important to let you know that you may hear stories of distress, hardship, trauma, or violence when working with us. We encourage you to reflect on how this may impact you when considering to apply for the role. Sustaining the Health & Well-being of our staff is our priority. We provide adequate training & supervision, Wellbeing Days, and access to Employee Assistance Program.

There are many benefits of working at Launch Housing including:

• Contributing to useful and rewarding work and giving something back to the community
• Wellbeing days (on top of annual leave)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Purchased leave
• Gender neutral paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Training and career growth opportunities across Launch Housing
• A portion of your income can be tax-free by salary packaging your personal expenses
• Additional tax-free salary packaging on dining and accommodation expenses
• Positive, supportive and progressive work environment

Please note: The role will be based one day a week from St Kilda office and the rest WFH until the Cheltenham office reopens which will be one day in Cheltenham site, 4 days WFH.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Coordinator of Youth Support Services, you will work across the local government areas of City of Stonnington, City of Port Phillip, Bayside, Kingston and Glen Eira with the primary purpose of assisting with the immediate and ongoing support needs of young people that are at risk of or experiencing homelessness for a period of up to nine-months.

This consists of providing a range of flexible support services and high-level coordination to clients, through strengths based, trauma informed and intensive case management models to maximise independence and minimise service dependence.

Intensive Case Management Initiative (ICMI) is designed to address the unique needs of young people in the homelessness system, focusing on housing stability, connection to community, support of multiple and complex needs, and wellbeing.

What you'll do

• Work from strengths based and trauma informed practice frameworks to support young people to identify and achieve their goals
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs in order to develop collaborative case plans
• Provide a comprehensive intensive case management service to clients, including assistance with accommodation, advocacy, assessment, referral, and the development of community supports
• Assist clients to maximise their options and potential by facilitating their involvement in community and social activities, recreational and training opportunities
• Advocate on behalf of clients where agreed, including liaison with mental health, drug and alcohol services, legal institutes, government, and non-government service providers

What we're looking for

• Experience in working in youth programs and understanding of the challenges that face young people of this background
• Someone who has unwavering belief in young people, be an outstanding role model to fellow staff as well as the young people
• Individuals who loves working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that uses innovative education and housing practices, this exciting and challenging position offers applicants the opportunity to build and empower the lives of youth experiencing homelessness
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid Victorian drivers license

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click the 'Apply Now' button. Please include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and CV.

Please note there is no closing date for this role and shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

If you would like additional information on this role, contact Thomas Prescott at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Youth Intensive enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know at [email protected].

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and must provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical exemption certificate.

Launch Housing is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance to child abuse. Our hiring process involves rigorous screening of applicants. All of our people including students, contractors and volunteers must hold a valid Working With Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check.

Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and LGBTQI+. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.

A position description is attached.