About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced and qualified individual to take on a case management role within the North Eastern Melbourne Area team. The role will be responsible for providing individually tailored support to disengaged learners within the context of their families, whilst developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across a range of sectors.

Part time 9 months role (0.8 EFT).

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field
• An understanding of adolescent development and the factors that can contribute to a young person’s disengagement from learning.
• Knowledge and experience in appropriate interventions/skills required to support children, young people and families from vulnerable, culturally diverse and marginalised communities and a clear understanding of case management, intensive support, crisis intervention and assertive outreach.
• Capacity to work with a high degree of cultural competency and understanding of culturally appropriate service delivery in relation to Aboriginal young people, their families and communities, and in relation to CALD young people, their families and communities.
• Experience working with families and ability to use a range of strategies around family issues such as family violence, family breakdown and school withdrawal.

About the program

Navigator is a program funded by the Department of Education which aims to support disengaged learners aged 12 to 17 years old to re-engage with an education or training pathway. Jesuit Social Services delivers Navigator in Hume Merri-bek, Brimbank Melton, North Eastern Melbourne Areas and Inner Eastern Melbourne areas in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency and works closely with local schools, services and the regional Department of Education office.

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" to view the Position Description.

For further information please contact Jennifer Walters on 0407 158 902.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.