• Full or Part Time

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Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

About the role

We currently have exciting opportunities for values-driven Case Managers to deliver high quality case management support services across Bass Coast and South Gippsland to young people including families with accompanying children who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. This role provides integrated pathways of support for young people's physical, emotional, social, spiritual and psychological development.

You will successfully

• Ongoing assessment is made of the client's issues, needs and circumstances from initial intake to exit
• Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients
• Clients are assisted to access support services and establish community supports, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers
• Progress and outcomes of individual case plans are regularly monitored and reviewed
• Support an integrated team approach and assist as required with programs such as the Schools Beyond Bank therapeutic life-skills project and the CoSS Model project
• Work to the direction of the Client Services Coordinator and the State Practice Lead on the development, implementation and review of therapeutic case plans
• Ensure all practice is consistent with the trauma and Psychologically Informed Environment framework.
• Participate in a least one portfolio area team and one strategic working group as required
• Facilitate house meetings, meal nights, life & living skills sessions with young people as required

This is a permanent position. We are flexible in the work time type for this position. Therefore, we have available full time and part time (0.8 or 0.9 EFT) positions. These positions will be based at our Youth Services in Leongatha.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award, Level 5.

You will have

• A degree qualification in social work, social sciences or related field is preferred
• Experience and competency in delivering case management practice within a homeless service setting
• Well-written verbal and IT communication skills
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills with capacity to balance workload, determine priorities and meet deadlines while also managing the needs of client crisis assistance requirements
• A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.

What we offer

• (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Flexible working conditions
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Enquiries only

Ralph Salera at [email protected]

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With subject line: Position Description request via EthicalJobs: R28952 Case Manager Youth Services Leongatha.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.