ABOUT the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Navigator is a program funded by state government which aims to support disengaged learners aged 12 to 17 to re-engage with an education or training. The program works closely with families and schools and uses assertive outreach, case management and restorative practice principles to re-engage young people back into learning pathways.

The program is delivered by Jesuit Social Services in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) in the Brimbank Melton, Inner Eastern Melbourne, Hume Merri-bek, and North Eastern Melbourne areas.

The Navigator Program is a dynamic team, which comprises Senior Practitioners, Case Managers and Intake and Assessment and Active Hold Workers. We work closely with local schools, support services and the regional Department of Education (DE) office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Sunshine & Brunswick location
• Contract until 17th of January 2025
• Full-Time

There is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified individual to take on a Coordinator role within the Brimbank Melton and Inner Eastern Melbourne Navigator Teams.

The Coordinator is responsible for the management of day-to-day operational requirements, practice integrity, and work distribution of the Navigator Program across both teams. The role is tasked with building an effective team of Senior Practitioners and Case Managers through, supervision, coaching and mentoring. The role will also ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and funding guidelines and Jesuit Social Services policies and procedures.

The Navigator Brimbank Melton and Inner Eastern Melbourne Area Teams operate from the Sunshine and Brunswick offices.

Attractive salary in the range of $106,387 -  $111,090  per annum, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.

What jesuit social services can offer you

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualifications/s and/or relevant experience in field.
• Experience in program management, inclusive of implementing programs and providing support, mentoring and supervision to staff.
• Knowledge and experience in appropriate interventions/skills required to support young people and families from vulnerable, culturally diverse and marginalised communities and a clear understanding of case management, intensive support, crisis intervention and assertive outreach.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impacts of family violence and the capacity to apply appropriate theoretical frameworks, including knowledge of the MARAM risk assessments, needs and protective factors.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to liaise with a range of stakeholders, both government and non-government. Including capacity to fufill reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position.

How to Apply

• Upload your resume and over letter incorporating responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
• For further information, please contact Suzette James Nevell, 0418 730 697.

Please apply in confidence.

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

A position description is attached.