• Help develop an exciting new role that supports at risk young people in Melbourne’s West
• Join a highly skilled supportive team
• 4 days per week – Part time role
• A flexible family friendly organisation that embraces diversity

About Wombat

Wombat Housing Support Services is one of the largest providers of housing support services to people in the Western Metropolitan Region. We are a community-based organisation based in North Melbourne.

• We offer 5 weeks paid annual leave as well as Grace and Favour Days between Christmas and New Year.
• We offer comprehensive supervision and support to all staff that values reflective practice and professional development
• We live our values of responsiveness, authenticity, connection, accountability and innovation.
• We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing

ABOUT THE ROLE

The MYAP program is a specialist youth case management support program for young people in the inner west region of Melbourne who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program has a focus on culturally and linguistically diverse young people.

The Early Intervention Case Manager is an exciting new role within the MYAP team that we have developed to provide early intervention support to young people who are at risk of homelessness, to divert them from the homelessness system and/or help direct them to the support they need. The role also entails developing networks and relationships that will enhance MYAP’s response to young people in need.

With the support of the Team Leader, General Manager and program team, the Early Intervention Case Manager will:

• Respond to and manage all new youth enquiries at Wombat
• Provide Housing and sector information to clients as required
• Complete a supported referral (IAP) for those who are experiencing homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Develop community relationships, pathways and partnerships with local schools, health services and real estate agents
• Offer secondary consultation to external care teams or workers
• Provide short term case management support to clients as required

YOUR Qualities

• You will relish the opportunity to develop the role within a passionate tight knit team and enjoy thinking creatively about interventions for young people at risk
• You will have the ability to provide holistic support to people with complex behaviours and an understanding of some of the challenges this brings
• You will have a working knowledge of the housing & support system and the causal factors of homelessness
• You will have an openness to self-reflection, feedback, learning and developing as part of a team
• You’ll be up for a challenge – every day will be different

Work Arrangements

• An ongoing position
• .8EFT - 4 days per week
• A competitive salary at SCHADS Award Level 5
• An attractive EBA

HOw To Apply

• Please include a cover letter in your application and address the key selection criteria (either in the letter or separately) along with your CV and email it to [email protected]
• The attached position description contains everything you need to know. We look forward to hearing from you.