Youth Services North/west Metro Case Manager

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is 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.
Deliver flexible and holistic case management response to clients

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Youth Services North/West Metro Case Manager to coordinate all secondary consults for clients of the North West Metro service.

Responsibilities include:

- Deliver flexible and holistic case management response to clients with professional and consistent case management to those experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness
- Ensure that young people within the North West region receive an appropriate service response that upholds The Salvation Army’s Model of Care, Journey Towards Independence
- Coordinate Referrals and intake of all clients across all
- Manage and engage in active assessments of young people
- Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessment for all young people, incorporating adequate assessment of the needs of accompanying children where relevant.
- Assist young people with a range of activities in preparing for independent living
- Provide case management support to a caseload of young people who are experiencing high and complex needs

WHAT WE OFFER
- As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
- Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
- Supportive and encouraging organisation

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a permanent full time position, 38 hours per week.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 5.

ABOUT YOU
- Tertiary qualification in social sciences, welfare or related field with a degree qualification preferred. Relevant experience in a social service environment
- Understands and identifies indicators of physical, emotional, psychological or sexual abuse in infants, children and adolescents
- Knowledge of youth homelessness, crisis intervention and the ability to collaborate with other program areas
- Demonstrated skills in engaging & working with young people with complex support needs including AOD, mental health, out of home care and adolescent violence
- A current VIC Drivers Licence
- Valid VIC Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
- 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. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_