• Maternity Contract

About Us

Hope Street Youth and Family Services is Victoria’s leading youth homelessness service provider. We have a proud history of delivering services to young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness for more than 40 years.

We have a vision to live in a society where all young people and young families have a safe place to call home. If you would like to play a part in ending youth homelessness, join our team of passionate people making a difference in the lives of young people and young families.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated and supportive Youth Case Manager with experience in helping young people identify their goals and how they can transition out of the homelessness service system.

You will join the Hope Street in Whittlesea program based on the Foyer model of supported transitional housing for young people and young families who are provided with safe, secure and affordable accommodation for 12 months to two years.

You will proactively assist young people to develop their skills and abilities to live interdependently in their local community including enjoying meaningful and sustainable relationships.

You will provide strength-based case management support service to develop interdependent, sustainable life to access and/or maintain employment, education and training opportunities and achieve meaningful citizen participation.

This is a 12-month maternity contract due to commence in August 2021 for a thorough handover. The position is 15.2 hours per week.

Please refer to the Position Description to read more about the responsibilities of this role.

ABOUT YOU

You have a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Youth Work, or relevant Health Sciences degree.

You have demonstrated experience and knowledge to respond to young people with needs in Transitional Housing or other housing/accommodation settings including knowledge of accommodation and housing referral and intake processes.

You pride yourself on your ability to engage, motivate and support young people with complex needs within a case management framework and client centred strengths base, trauma informed practice.

You have highly developed communication skills and strong competency using Microsoft and Case management applications.

WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A purpose driven client focused organisation and the support of experienced, passionate team members.
• A hands-on role and the opportunity to work independently in a quiet work environment.
• Off-Street parking available and transport nearby.
• Not-For-Profit salary packaging up to $18,450 of your salary tax free available.

This is an excellent opportunity to support young people and their families to achieve meaningful goals and make a real difference in their lives.

We will be shortlisting applications before the closing date so please do not delay applying!

ENQUIRIES

If you have any enquiries about the role please contact Sue Scott, Program Manager (NE), 0481 967 404 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm only) for a confidential discussion or email [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Case Manager - Thomastown enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If your experience looks a little different to what we have identified but you have relevant skills, please get in touch with us.

Additional Information

Please let us know if you require workplace modifications so that we can discuss your needs and the modifications that can be made to the recruitment process and the position.

At Hope Street we have an inclusive culture where our employees' unique contributions are celebrated. We strive to reflect our community and strongly encourage candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Hope Street is a child safe organisation and we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. To ensure the highest standards of protection for children, employment at Hope Street is subject to a range of screening requirements which includes satisfactory Police Checks (National and International) and a Working With Children Check.