• Support young people & their families to re-engage with school & learning
• Permanent, part time, based at Preston
• New program!
• Make your mark as part of this important expansion in the north

The Program:

We are expanding our Navigator program! The Navigator Program is an intensive, targeted, education support service where Case Managers work in collaboration with schools, young people, families, and external stakeholders to find ways to achieve educational goals.

In 2023-24, 847 young people were supported to re-engage with their education through the Navigator program.

What our students say: “This program has made my future just that little bit brighter, and that’s what I so desperately needed” 

About the role:

The primary goal of the position is to provide active holding assistance and conduct intake assessments for young people waiting to support to re-engage back into mainstream education.

You will be supporting referrals for young people (12 - 17yrs) who have disconnected from school and assisting their carers/guardians. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, comprising of a Team Leader, Senior Case Managers, Brief interventions Worker, a Groups Facilitator and other relevant services, bringing expertise and valuable understanding in specialist aspects pertaining to current disengagement challenges.

Make your mark:

• Complete intake assessments which gather client information and begin to explore their strengths, interests and barriers to mainstream education
• Present Active Hold cases at the Navigator Allocations Meetings
• Develop and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with young people, their families, schools and other referrers
• Provide appropriate referral information for other support services available.
• Maintain intake information and assessments as required for the delivery of the Navigator Service.
• Regularly record information on the department’s data management system
• Work as part of a team and participate in team meetings, joint work opportunities and case evaluation activities.

Make it work:

• Inspiring leadership supporting individual agency and autonomy.
• Salary starts at $97,377, Level 5 SCHCADS.
• Permanent. Part time. 30.4 hours per week, please pro rata the above salary.
• Flexible through the increments up to 5.3
• Positions to commence December 2024/January 2025 by negotiation.
• Ongoing position.
• Site based at our office in Preston with outreach across the region.
• Pool cars available for your use.
• 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 as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Learn from a team around you, support one another and deliver the best outcomes for young people.
• 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: “I first came to Anglicare because of their reputation for delivering high-quality services. The size of the organisation was quite appealing as well. I’ve stayed for the same reasons - our size and strength means we have a lot of support structures and infrastructure that support us to do our work.” 

Ready to take the next step:

Click apply wherever you see the advert and submit your resume with a cover letter via our careers page that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and any experience you have in the Education sector.

A detailed Position Description is attached below.

For further enquiries regarding this Navigator position contact Justin Cooper via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Intake and Assessment Worker - Navigator enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 03 93015288

Please note interviews may commence before this time as we recruit so, please submit your application ASAP.

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.

A position description is attached.