[Apply Now] Youth Outreach Case Manager

- SCHADS Leave 4 + Super + Not-for-profit Salary Packaging
- Enjoy 3 additional leave days and access to our amazing staff wellbeing initiatives
- Location - Frankston

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want a fulfilling career and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

The primary purpose of the Youth Outreach Case Manager position is to deliver effective outreach and holistic case management support for at-risk and vulnerable young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the Casey, Dandenong, Frankston, and Mornington Peninsula local government areas. This role operates within an integrated, place-based service model in the Southern Region, contributing to improved outcomes for young people within their own communities. The Youth Outreach Case Manager focuses on facilitating access and navigation to services and support initiatives, promoting early intervention and prevention strategies, and establishing connections to broader health, welfare, education and employment service systems. Central to this role is the delivery of the Southern Homeless Youth Assistance Program (SHYAP), ensuring that all young people receive equitable opportunities to reach their potential within the strategic framework of the program.

About you

- Demonstrated experience delivering outcomes-based services that consistently achieve contract performance targets.
- Experience delivering multi-faceted human services programs, preferably in the youth sector.
- Strong knowledge of case management principles and practice.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to form strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
- Sound understanding of youth work practice, particularly Child Safety principles, and demonstrated ability to identify and manage risk.
- Understanding of the impact of homelessness on young people and families through direct experience or relevant work.
- Commitment to social justice, valuing the strengths, resilience, and courage of all children and young people.
- Proven teamwork and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to supporting and promoting the success of others.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a culturally safe manner.
- Motivated to drive performance and actively contribute to the growth of the organisation.

How we reward you

- An organisation that truly lives its values
- Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
- Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
- Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
- Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
- Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now

To apply for this job go to: https://kidsfirst.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies &enter ref code: 6818906.

For inquiries about the position: Jayne Bot, Youth Services Team Leader, 0436 652 232

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).

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