Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 19th Aug 2022
- Melbourne > Mount Waverley
The Youth Support Services Program provides case management support to vulnerable young people aged 12-18 years who reside in Residential Care or Lead Tenant settings. The Youth Support Services team also services the Finding Solutions and Adolescent Support Programs, which support parents and young people through a range of creative and flexible intervention strategies. The programs aim to divert young people away from the statutory system and reduce the need for Child Protection involvement.
As a Case Manager, you will support the development and implementation of case plans, exit plans and leaving care plans tailored to the needs of each individual young person. The role work collaboratively with families, carers, schools and other specialist services to ensure that desired outcomes are achieved. The Case Manager will provide assertive outreach, undertake risk assessments, facilitate family mediation, and contribute to the recruitment and training of volunteer lead tenant mentors.
View the full position description here: PD - Case Manager Youth Support Services.pdf
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma of Community Welfare Work or equivalent qualification. A tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline would be advantageous.
You will also have:
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Please don’t delay submitting your application as interviews may be held before the closing date.
For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Celia Wilmot – Manager Home Based Care, Youth Support & Navigator on 0479 192 239 (during business hours).
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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.