The Youth Junction Inc

The successful applicant will support young people 17-26 years, who may experience a barrier to learning and transitioning to the workforce, by breaking the cycle of disadvantage, creating equity, improving access and increasing choice in pathways. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, this maximum term position is responsible for providing proactive support and responsive learning pathways and development activities for young people at risk in the Brimbank, Maribyrnong or Hume LGAs.

This position is 4 days per week 0.8EFT.

ABOUT YOU:

You are details oriented case manager with knowledge and understanding of youth work practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of young people, and to support them to develop and contribute to their community. Benefits include salary packaging.

What we can offer YOU:

• Hybrid working environment
• Access to other Youth services within the Visy Cares Hub
• Salary packaging including access to Accommodation and Meal Entertainment packaging
• Learning and development opportunities

THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Previous experience in Case Management, Youth Work or Social Work
• Strong attention to detail, and record keeping skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Best Practice and experience in assessment, care planning and service delivery for young people
• Demonstrated capacity to identify and manage risks within a service delivery environment.
• Experience in leading, coaching and developing young people to reach their potential.
• Experience in developing partnerships with stakeholders (e.g., education providers, community partners and potential employers)
• Experience in achieving outcomes through others.

YOU WILL NEED:

• A current Working with Children’s Check.
• Full Australian working rights.
• A current Police Records Check or be willing to undertake this process.
• Diploma qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services, or Psychology.
• Experience/understanding of the Youth Work and the Family Violence Sectors
• Experience in working with culturally and linguistically different communities.
• Experience/understanding of the criminal justice system and legislation and how it impacts vulnerable or disadvantaged young people and culturally diverse communities.

OUR STORY:

At The Youth Junction Inc, we create and enable paths and choices for productive, resilient and engage young people through strong collaborative and innovative solutions. The Youth Junction Inc became an incorporated society in 1999 and by 2005 was an umbrella organisation for a range of coordinated and integrated services to meet the needs of young people aged 12 to 24 years based out of the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine, focusing on early intervention.

In the years since the Youth Junction has carved out a space linked to the lead tenancy of the Visy Cares hub, and a recognised expertise in crime prevention support services for those aged 12-25 in Western Melbourne.

For further information or enquiries and to request a full position description, contact: Chantelle Gianinotti using the subject line: Case Manager, Reconnect enquiry via Ethical Jobs

A position description is attached.