Case Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Jesuit Social Services

Jesuit Social Services

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

About the role

The key objectives of this position are:

To provide an individually tailored response to young people who have disengaged or are at risk of disengagement from education and re-engage them back into learning pathways.
To engage with families of participants on the program.
To foster strong and positive relationships with schools and key school personnel.
To ensure young people referred to the program are: linked to family, community and culture, have pathways to economic participation and have access to a range of supports and services in relation to health, housing and developmental needs.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.

Key selection criteria.

Essential_
An understanding of adolescent development and the factors that can contribute to a young person's disengagement from learning.
Knowledge and experience in appropriate interventions/skills required to support children, young people and families from vulnerable, culturally diverse and marginalised communities and a clear understanding of case management, intensive support, crisis intervention and assertive outreach.
Capacity to work with a high degree of cultural competency and understanding of culturally appropriate service delivery in relation to Aboriginal young people, their families and communities, and in relation to CALD young people, their families and communities.
Experience working with families and ability to use a range of strategies around family issues such as family violence, family breakdown and school withdrawal.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to liaise with a range of stakeholders both government and nongovernment.
Capacity to fulfil reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position.
Understanding and sympathy with the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services.
Current driver's licence.
Valid Working with Children Check card.
Successfully completed Police Check. Police Check will be conducted prior to commencement by Jesuit Social Services.
Desirable _
Experience in, and/or knowledge of legislative frameworks in relation to working with children.
Experience in, and/or knowledge of restorative practices.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you

A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
Ongoing role related training and development
An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
A welcoming and supportive environment
Employee assistance program
A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
Generous leave
The Position Description can be found on our website at

For further information please contact Helen Coventry, Manager, Navigator Program on

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 24 April 2023.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

Jesuit Social Services takes child protection seriously.

We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.

You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

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