Exciting new opportunities exist for experienced youth case managers to provide short term interventions and support for young people disengaged from school.

• Full time (possible flexibility for part time) until December 2020
• Various locations including Bendigo/Echuca/Maryborough/Kyneton
• Salary packaging is offered with this position

About Us

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, and Empower. We seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

About the Role

The primary aim of the position is to provide short term case management support for young people 12-17 years to re-engage with education. In this role you will work alongside young people, families, schools and other relevant services across the Loddon/Campapse Area, with positions being based at various locations.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Have:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist, Occupational Therapy and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in case management of young people, families and/or significant others especially in relation to school re-engagement.
3. Ability to use a range of strategies in working with young people and families/carers around family issues such as abuse, family breakdown and family relationships.
4. Knowledge of adolescent development processes for working with individuals and groups.
5. Excellent organisational and time management skills, and ability to be self-directed.
6. Knowledge of school environments and educational policy.
7. Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation and liaison skills and the ability to work with government and non-government organisations, community groups and clients’ families/networks.
8. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, and to contribute to program development, implementation and evaluation

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Detailed Position Description  PD - Case Manager - Navigator - November 2018.pdf