The Opportunity

The Keys to Independence Program (K2I) provides assistance to young people aged 16-21 who are/were residing in foster care, kinship care, Lead Tenant, Permanent Care Order or residential care in Northern Metro.

In collaboration with care teams, carers and young people, K2I aims to build the capacity of young people to strengthen their independent living skills, determine housing readiness and facilitate opportunities to identify appropriate accommodation pathways.

As a Senior Key Worker you will build the capacity of young people from 16.5+ years to strengthen their independence and facilitate opportunities to increase living skills and subsequently identify appropriate accommodation pathways.

In this role, you will also provide assistance to young people in Out of Home Care and their case managers/carers or via assertive outreach to young people who have left care to assist them to make informed choices around accommodation options.

The Senior Key Worker provides leadership across the K2I team and supervision to the K2I Key Workers. We're looking for an established case manager, with the ability to manage complex cases and the ability to provide support to key workers.

About You

• A Bachelor level qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or associated human service field are deemed essential.
• An established case manager with the ability to provide leadership and support to other team members
• A comprehensive understanding of the statutory out of home care system and issues related to the support needs of young people. 
• Demonstrated ability to flexibly manage competing priorities and stressful situations, monitoring own stress levels and practising and promoting self-care strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including public speaking, presentations and facilitation skills).

The Benefits

• Additional salary packaging available for meals/accommodation.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted before the closing date,

Queries to Emily Courtenay - Team Leader, Youth Housing on (03) 9450 4767.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.