• Support young people leaving care find and maintain stable housing
• Housing First joins our suite of programs, Better Futures and Home Stretch
• Join an organisation at the forefront of innovation in the leaving care space 

Your role and the program:

Housing First is an innovative new program providing young people leaving care with the opportunity to transition to independent living. Our case managers will work with young people to stabilise their housing, build independent living skills and set themselves up for a better tomorrow.

You will be focusing on developing the skills and capabilities of young people. Housing First empowers young people to participate in planning and to exercise agency, to the greatest extent possible, over decisions that impact them, promoting self-management and self-determination.

Key responsibilities include;

• Direct casework with young people to support their transition to independent living.
• Case management responsibilities.
• Relating innovative solutions in a new and developing program.
• Building and working in partnership with Better Futures, Leaving Care and Housing providers across the state.
• Building a relationship with the young person whilst in residential care for up to 6 months prior to their transition to Housing First housing.
• Assessment and planning.

The skills you will need to support young people in the program:

• A relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, welfare or related discipline and experience.
• A trauma informed practice lens.
• A person-centred approach, which supports the young person to make and be responsible for their own informed life choices.
• Tailors support to the needs of the young person.
• The ability to assist young people to transition from care to (supported) independence through the establishment of safe, stable, and secure housing and support.
• An ability to provide a case management service in complex family circumstances where multiple service providers may be involved.
• Sound skills in assessment and planning.
• The position requires outreach to clients at multiple locations which will require travel across the region.

Make it work:

• Part time, permanent position.
• 0.7, 26.6 hours per week.
• Salary in line with SCAHDS level 5 starting at $97,377 plus super (pro rata this to part time hours)
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus a Meals/Entertainment benefit so you keep more of what you earn.
• This role is based at our Bendigo office.
• We strive to make this a career organisation where you can grow personally and develop professionally.
• Supervision will be provided by your team leader.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated Learning & Development team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say. “There’s a kindness in the way the organisation deals with its people. It still feels like a smaller agency, with that sense that it has amazing influence, which is led from the top, but then there’s this respect between the regions as well. It’s like it’s family, but it's so influential in the industry as well.”

Ready to make a move?

We would like to see you apply for the role before the closing date.

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here:  Case Manager Youth Services PD YS E AW5 012025 V1.2 (1).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply and highlight your skills in relation to case management, housing and working with care leavers.

The advert is only meant to be an overview of the role and program, to ask questions or find out more please reach out to Cam Turnbull via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Housing First - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs to arrange a call back or simply ask your question.

 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.