Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Services Case Manager! You will provide flexible and assertive case management response to clients with complex needs to those experiencing homelessness. Additionally, you will demonstrate commitment to work alongside young people and their identified support needs within the Barwon region.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver high quality case management to young people accessing youth services programs
• Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessment for all young people
• Assist young people with range of activities in preparing for independent living: meals preparation; life and living skills; health and hygiene; recreation and exercise
• Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with clients and include a range of interventions that address the needs or goals of clients
• Clients assisted to access support services and establish community supports

This is a fixed term full-time position, for 12 months, based in Geelong, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 5 Award.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Science, Welfare or related field with a degree qualification preferred
• Relevant experience in a Social Service environment
• A full Driver's Licence
• A valid Employee Working With Children's Check

​Benefits of working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• 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

For further details relating to this position, or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Stef Ioannidis at [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Services Case Manager - Barwon Region, Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

About Us

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. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

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