• Ongoing, full time position
• Located in Echuca
• Attractive salary packaging available
• Join an organisation that makes a difference
• Youth & Family Practitioner - Homelessness Services 

Are you passionate about working in a career that supports your community? Are you looking to relocate for a tree and river change?  

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, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and 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.

The Position:

The Youth and Family Services Worker position offered within the Homelessness Team aims to;

• Provide high quality intake, assessment, planning and / or case management to young people and adults who are requesting a homelessness service response
• Take responsibility for key program deliverables, support the management and governance of the program and team

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• A tertiary qualification in a related field such as Social Work/Welfare, or substantial experience in the relevant service stream.
• Demonstrated understanding of the youth and family service system and homelessness sector, including legislative and policy framework.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of assessment and casework practice to vulnerable children, young people, adults and families, where risk of, or presenting issues of homelessness are present.
• Well-developed skills and experience in delivering programs and services within required time frames, and meeting performance and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated well developed verbal and written communication, effective in problem solving, dispute resolution, advocacy for clients and service planning.  
• Demonstrated experience working within a team and fostering a positive culture.

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.

How to Apply:

Position Description: SHS Y&FS Worker - PD North Central Echuca 2021.pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will also be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further enquiries contact Stuart Wallbank, Team Leader of Homelessness Services on 03 5440 1100.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

Please note that on 7 October 2021 the Victorian Government’s Chief Health Officer issued the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions.  As an Employer, Anglicare Victoria is required to comply with the terms of these Directions.

Anglicare Victoria employees are required to be fully vaccinated (first and second vaccination) by 26 November 2021 to work outside of their ordinary place of residence or to have a medical exemption.

Anglicare Victoria will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.