Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?

We have a great opportunity for highly motivated; outcome focused Case Manager to join our Alternative Learning team on a full-time permanent basis, located in our Studio North (Elizabeth) site but you may be required to travel to our Studio West site (St Clair).

Reporting to the Program Manager of Learning you will provide options and supports to inspire and challenge students with identified barriers to learning and contribute to improving the achievement of students in the focus areas of living, learning and transition.

In this role, you'll provide options and supports to inspire and challenge students with identified barriers to learning. Day to day activities will include:

• Providing client services within SYC’s Case Management model.
• Supporting delivery of learning program working collaboratively with teachers and other Case Manager’s.
• Working to achieve outcomes specified in funding contracts and within program guidelines.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to undertake appropriate entry screening for clients.
• Conducting holistic assessments of young people to establish their needs, barriers and goals.
• Developing a case management plan with young people within funding contracts / guidelines.
• Providing direct service including therapeutic interventions to assist young people to meet their case plan.

About You

As someone who enjoys working in a highly collaborative team environment, you will be passionate about supporting young people to engage in an alternative learning space. The role is multi-faceted including maintaining and developing relationships with schools, other relevant stakeholders, and participants to promote and achieve success on their educational journey!

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in engaging and working with young people who are disadvantaged by homelessness, an offender history, family breakdown, poverty or lack of education.
• Previous experience in conducting client assessments, developing case plans and writing case notes and reports.
• Strong engagement skills and the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with young people from diverse.
  backgrounds, their families, and other service providers to achieve positive outcomes with clients.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering group programs.

For this role, you will need to:

• Hold a minimum of one or more of the following qualifications: Certificate IV or Diploma in Youth Work or Youth Justice, or Bachelor of Social Work or Psychology, or Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection).
• Be willing to complete a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• Have possession of a current valid Driver’s License, willingness to drive, and your own registered vehicle with a 4–5-star ANCAP safety rating.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.

Why join Team SYC?

• Increase your pay with Salary Packaging options
• Career development opportunities
• Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
• Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
• Be provided an additional paid personal leave
• Stay healthy with discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
• Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted gym membership for all employees
• Enjoy special benefits with Beaurepaires

*Qualifying periods apply.

About us

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

‍We invest back into the community, helping tens of thousands of people every year to create a life without disadvantage, to build sustainable independence and to experience wellbeing in all areas of their lives.

A non-profit human services organisation, SYC was founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage in Adelaide. We now operate nationally, supporting more than 57,000 people annually with housing, education, employment, justice, health and disability services.

We are proud to work with people who are passionate and professional, who encourage and value diversity, who are courageous, creative and, most importantly, believe in people’s potential. Our vision of wellbeing, independence and opportunity for everyone encompasses the people we work with, as well as the people who work for SYC.

To learn more please visit: www.syc.net.au/services/learning/flexible-learning-options.

If you match the criteria above, we want to hear from you!To apply please complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant.

How to Apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. 

Please complete the requested work history and education information on the application page (you are encouraged to detail any (and all) certificates or licence(s) information under the education section) and attach your resume.

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you via [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Learning enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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