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Youth Services North/west Case Manager - Sunshine, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Sunshine, Australia

1 month ago

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Olivia Brown

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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and mostloved 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 assertive case management response to clients

Why this role matters

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.

About 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.

You will successfully

Deliver flexible and assertive 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
Work collaboratively within Youth Services Integrated Model, having access to all programs. With acknowledgment of the value that an Integrated service delivery model has in supporting sustainable outcomes
Hold Interim Response clients via the access point
Complete comprehensive intake and risk assessment for all young people, incorporating adequate assessment of the needs of accompanying children where relevant
Work to the direction of case management plans in assisting young people to attend appointments relating to health & wellbeing, sustainable housing, education & employment, life & living skills and social inclusion & participation
Assist young people with a range of activities in preparing for independent living
Participate in duty rosters and actively manage youth entry point

This is an 8 month, full time position, 38 hours per week, based across our Sunshine and North Fitzroy sites.

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

You will have

Tertiary qualification in social sciences, welfare or related field with a degree qualification preferred. Relevant experience in a social service environment
A sound understanding of theories relating to trauma and attachment as they relate to service delivery for young people who have suffered neglect and abuse, both on an individual level as well as within the broader refuge 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
Skills in engaging with the specified client group; demonstrated capacity to build effective relationships with clients based on social work, youth work and psychologically informed environments
Demonstrated skills in engaging & working with young people with complex support needs including AOD, mental health, out of home care and adolescent violence
Assessment skills and knowledge of a range of theories including attachment, trauma, child and adolescent development and strengthsbased approaches
A current VIC Drivers Licence
Valid VIC Working with Children Check
Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
What we offer
Flexible working conditions

- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits