Job description
About Us
Anglicare NT supports people, strengthens communities and advocates for social justice across the Northern Territory. We deliver over 90 diverse services across urban regional and remote areas of the NT. If you want to make a sustainable difference in people’s lives through strengths-based approaches and capacity building initiatives; talk to us about meaningful career opportunities.
We offer great benefits, including:
- Further training and development options.
- Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
- A strengths-based environment.
We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About the Opportunity
The (YASHOPP) Case Manager will provide culturally appropriate support and youth focused case management assistance to young people aged 15 – 25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will also provide program administration along with stakeholder and network engagement.
Using a strength-based framework the (YASHOPP) Case Manager is responsible to provide accommodation information, referrals, advocacy, and group work which meet client needs, builds capacity of the target group and regional service system.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Qualifications in human Services / Social Sciences combined with at one to two (4 – 5) years direct experience working with high risk / vulnerable young people and families in community-based environments (essential).
- Knowledge of the child protection system and local youth, family & homelessness service system.
- Experience in the application of youth work practice frameworks, youth focused family friendly approaches and community capacity building strategies.
- Experience in assessment, assertive outreach strategies and ability to effectively engage with young people with challenging and/or trauma related behaviours associated with child abuse, neglect and/or family breakdown.
- Ability to develop resources and deliver information sessions to individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with people at all levels of organisations including statutory authorities, service providers, families / carers, and key stakeholders.
- Well-developed writing and ICT skills including the ability to master data collection systems maintain client related records and produce good quality internal and external reports on time.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills, resilience, ability to multitask and work under pressure and commitment to a productive, cooperative, and friendly workplace and be available to participate in a 24/7 on call roster.
- Willingness to participate in supervision, reflect on practices, review performance, and adhere to work plans and reasonable workplace directives.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Phil Coyle (08) 8985 0000 or visit our careers page.
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so speed is key. The sooner you apply the better!
Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current Northern Territory driver’s licence.
Unfortunately, we aren’t in a position to sponsor candidate visas. If you don’t have the independent right to work in the country you’re applying for, we will not be able to progress your application.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria on the online application on the Anglicare NT website.
Experience working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Receiving and maintaining vaccines can reduce health risks and is one control mechanism to maintain the health and wellbeing of all employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors and the people we work with. In line with Anglicare NT’s commitment to a full life and social justice for all, it is mandatory for all Anglicare NT employees (paid and volunteer) to ensure specific vaccine schedules are current and maintained. In relation to COVID-19, this includes a primary course (dose one and two) and booster dose within one month of becoming eligible for booster dose (subject to medical exemption)
A position description is attached.