• Full time, fixed term (2 years)

MOIRA is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee providing a range of services for people living with disability, young people experiencing disadvantage, as well as their families and carers. We work with people creatively and with efficacy to support personal aspirations and life goals.

As a MOIRA Team member, you work alongside a group of vibrant, dedicated professionals guided by a shared set of values and a vision to support people from all walks of life.

About MOIRA's Your Journey:

MOIRA Your Journey takes a person-centred approach to providing innovative programs and practical services to help young people across Melbourne and throughout Victoria.

What we offer:

• A first-class working culture
• Attractive salary and salary packaging benefits
• Ongoing training and career development with opportunities for professional and personal development
• Hybrid working and flexibility for all roles including Everyday Flex
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 living expenses + $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance per FBT year. Stretch your pay packet further!
• A Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program and much more....

About the role:

As the Youth Focused IAP (Initial Assessment Planning) Worker you will be providing an early intervention response to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are presenting at an entry point. You will provide an initial assessment and planning (IAP) response, emergency accommodation assistance, advice, and referrals for additional support and housing options. A key part of the role is managing the youth prioritisation list and referring young people to vacancies in youth refuges, THMs, and other youth specific support services.

You would also be working in the community with the local entry points to develop and enhance appropriate services for young people and their families, and for developing partnerships with other youth service providers.

Location

The Youth Focused IAP position co-locates within a range of sites including:

• MOIRA Office, 42 Lakeview Drive, Scoresby
• Launch Housing, 122 Chapel Street, St Kilda
• Headspace 973 Nepean Highway, Bentleigh
• Frankston

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Tertiary qualification or diploma in youth work, counselling, community services or other relevant discipline (or working towards this qualification).
• Direct experience in the delivery of services to young people.
• Experience working with complex behaviours would be highly regarded.
• Experience working within the housing and homelessness sector would be highly regarded.

If you believe you are the right fit, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume outlining your experience.

Should you be successful, you will be required to meet safety screen requirements (not limited to but including):

• Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Check
• National Disability Workers Screening Check
• Provide proof of your eligibility to work in Australia

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

MOIRA is a child safe organisation which promotes the safety, participation and empowerment of children including those with a disability.

MOIRA is an equal employment opportunity employer who is committed to employing a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A position description is attached.