Summary

• Work within a values driven, progressive organisation
• Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available
• Maximum term contract until 31 June 2025

About the Opportunity

The Detour Program based in Frankston and also covering Mornington Peninsula area, sits within the Youth Early Intervention and Homelessness Portfolio.

The Detour program is an early intervention homelessness program that provides coaching and case management support to young people at risk of becoming homeless.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide comprehensive support for young people and their families, within the Detour framework.
• Provide effective early intervention strategies for “at risk” young people and their families, in conjunction with the Detour team, partners and service providers.
• Support young people to return to their community of origin and family, where possible.
• Plan, deliver and co-facilitate group work initiatives.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Bachelor of Youth Work, Social Work, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in working with and providing coaching and case management support to young people and their families, particularly within the context of early intervention and youth homelessness.
• An understanding and experience with the youth homelessness sector and/or mainstream services, including knowledge of patterns, trends and systemic issues.
• Extensive knowledge of casework principles.
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver group work initiatives.
• Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers licence
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.

For assistance with your application please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Coach - Detour enquiry via EthicalJobs with your queries.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.

We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

A position description is attached.