Case Manager- Youth Services – Bendigo

The Position

The successful candidate will work within the Youth Support Service (YSS).

The YSS team work with young people aged 10-18 who are at risk of entering the youth justice system with the objective of diverting them away from this system and working with them to achieve better life outcomes.

You will:

Work with young people who are at risk of entering the statutory youth justice system through first contact with Victoria police or young people that are under Youth Justice supervision.

Use a strength and client-based approach that aims to empower young people and their families to achieve short- and long-term goals that divert them from the justice system.

Make sure goals are developed with the young person based on; family relationships, primary and mental health, education or training needs, life skills and identification.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

1. A degree or diploma in Social Work, Welfare or equivalent studies (e.g, Youth Studies, counselling, psychology etc.) is preferable for the position, as well as a minimum of  2 years case management experience.
2. Commitment to, and understanding of, culturally competent practice and service delivery.
   Demonstrated ability to rapidly engage with young people and families in a planned, outcomes driven model.
3. Demonstrated understanding and capacity to provide intake, assessment and case management to undertake needs identification and risk assessments, decision-making and interventions in relation to plans and goal setting.
4. Well-developed skills, including report writing, case notes and the use of a range of electronic data systems and time management skills.
5. Demonstrated understanding of the underlying issues that lead to youth offending; being able to identify strategies to assist the young person to lead non-offending lives.
6. Demonstrated skills in working with young people who have multiple and complex needs within a range of settings including: youth offending, disconnection to education and employment, homelessness, A&OD, disability and behavioural challenges.

What you need to know:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $94,000 per year (soon to increase in line with award)
• Part Time – Ongoing position – 4 days per week – 30.4 hours (pro rata above salary)
• Flexible through the increments up to 5.3 (dependent upon experience).
• Based at our well located office in Bendigo.
• Office based with some flex to work from home but responsive to change.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say – “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready for the next step?

Please don’t delay your application as we will review applications as they come in and may move suitable candidates through to interview earlier.

This bit is easy, all you need to do is click “Apply Now” wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that explains why you feel this role is right for you.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact David Dean via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager- Youth Services – Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A PD for the role is also available here: Case Manager Youth Services PD YS E AW5 062023 V1.1 (3)

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.