Youth 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.
Our Youth Case Manager will provide targeted and trauma informed, early intervention case management support to young people aged between 12-24yo and their families in our Oasis OLIY program.

Are you seeking a fulfilling career with a focus on helping young people in the community?

Then we have the job for you
- As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

This is a rare opportunity to become a valued team member in a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- No two days are the same when working with our young people.
- Based in Rockdale, you will experience the wonders of the young people today and support them to overcome the barriers that exist for them. We do this using a trauma informed approach to ensure that our young people are at the centre of everything we do.
- You will provide 1:1 case management support to young people aged between 12-24years old in the Georges River and Bayside areas. We work with young people to identify their goals and support the steps that need to be taken to get there.
- Using a range of therapeutic and evidence based methods, we aid in developing and implementing SMART case plans.
- A big part of what we do is collaborating with the community and the supports that already exist to support our amazing young people. We strongly advocate for our young people and promote self-efficacy, empowerment and capacity building.

HOURS AND SALARY

Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 38hours/week.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 4.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE- Tertiary or other qualifications within Community Services, Social Work or similar discipline- Experience in the implementation of case management and appropriate intervention strategies for working with disadvantaged and/or complex needs clients.- 1 year work experience working with vulnerable and at risk groups- Demonstrated experience in working with young people and their families- Established knowledge & understanding of barriers faced by young people including homelessness, mental health, addiction and appropriate intervention strategies- A current NSW Drivers License- Valid NSW Working with Children Check and willingness to undergo National Police Check- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia- Ability to provide proof of Vaccination against COVID-19 (at least two doses)

At The Salvation Army NSW/ACT Youth Services our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious range of programs and activities meeting the needs of young people in NSW and the ACT through our National Model of Care.

You will be a valued team member in a diverse and passionate team, working in challenging but rewarding roles that make a real impact on the youth in our communities.

TSA NSW/ACT Youth is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This ensures our employees, and our clients, feel supported.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If you're ready to become a valued team member and step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces