The successful applicant will undertake case management activities including completing assessments, attending the Magistrates Court, providing advice to the judiciary, facilitating offence specific case management, actioning referrals, engaging with key stakeholders, and liaising with young people (aged 12-24 years ) and their families. They will also exercise responsibility for contributing to the general increase of knowledge and skill within the broader Youth Junction service delivery team.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Coordinator, this position is responsible for providing proactive case support and focuses on early intervention and prevention of at risk and criminal activity among its client cohort, young people at risk in the Brimbank LGA.

About you:

You are details oriented case manager with knowledge and understanding of youth work practise and the criminal justice system. You want to make a difference in the lives of young people, and to support them to develop and contribute to their community. Benefits include salary packaging.

This is the place for you if you have:

• Previous experience in Services or Social Work
• Strong attention to detail, and record keeping skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Best Practice and experience in assessment, care planning and service delivery for young people.
• Demonstrated capacity to identify and manage risks within a service delivery environment
• Experience in leading, coaching and developing young people to reaching their potential
• Experience in developing partnerships with stakeholders
• Experience in achieving outcomes through others.

You will need:

• A current Working With Children’s Check;
• Full Australian working rights;
• A current Police Records Check or be willing to undertake this process;
• Diploma qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services, or Psychology;
• Experience/understanding of the AOD, Mental Health and/or Family Violence Sectors
• Experience in working with culturally and linguistically different communities.
• Experience/ understanding of the criminal justice system and legislation and how it impacts vulnerable or disadvantaged young people and culturally diverse communities;

Our story:

At The Youth Junction Inc we create and enable paths and choices for productive, resilient and engage young people through strong collaborative and innovative solutions. This is underpinned by our Child Safe Policy.

The Youth Junction Inc became an incorporated society in 1999 and by 2005 was an umbrella organization for a range of coordinated and integrated services to meet the needs of young people aged 12 to 24 years based out of the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine, focusing on early intervention.

In the years since the Youth Junction has carved out a space linked to the lead tenancy of the Visy Cares hub, and a recognised expertise in crime prevention support services for those aged 15-25 in Western Melbourne. In 2021 our sector has a challenge in responding to increased vulnerability and changing needs of young people. Our ambition is framed by two overriding objectives, ‘young people are the leaders of tomorrow’ and ‘change and growth are important’.

If you value the positive difference you can make, and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please Apply Now.

Please submit your application as soon as you are able. Applicants will be reviewed as they are submitted, so early applications are recommended.

It is recommended you request a position description. To do so please contact Michelle Tuck. [email protected] using the subject line: Key Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Enquiries: Michelle Tuck
Ph: 0415465950