• Job no: F6T7J

• Preston location, Wurundjeri Country
• Full time, fixed term opportunities (until 30/06/2024)
• Base salary $90k plus super and salary packaging

Your Opportunity

The Transitional Youth Support Service (TYSS) is an assertive outreach program for young people aged between 16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. TYSS supports young people to strengthen their independence by providing support to achieve long term housing goals, build on living skills and links to community during tenancies in transitional accommodation or via outreach in a community context.

As the Case Manager in the TYSS team you will support young people who are transitioning in and out of the program as required and work collaboratively with the broader team to provide a high standard service delivery to homeless or at risk of homelessness young people.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for an experienced case manager that is able to provide a high level of support and case management to young people experiencing homelessness. You will have a passion for making a change and improving the living standards for young people who are experiencing homelessness.

Our ideal candidate will promote a positive culture within the team and support their team members, as well as demonstrating the ability to build positive external stakeholder relationships.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria for the position to be submitted via the "Apply Now" by the closing date.

• Queries to Luai Leuga - Senior Manager - Youth & Therapeutic Services on 0499 528 883.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.