Intake and Assessment Case Manager Navigator Hume Merribek
24/04/2024
06/05/2024
Contract
Brunswick
Community Services and Development
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.
Job Description
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced and qualified individual to take on a dual Intake & Assessment and Case Manager role in the Hume Merri-bek Navigator Program. The role is responsible for actioning and triaging referrals to the Navigator Program, as well as providing individually tailored support to disengaged learners within the context of their families, whilst developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across a range of sectors.
This is a 0.9FTE position, based in Brunswick. An attractive hourly rate plus superannuation and salary packaging is on offer.
Desired Skills and Experience
Candidate requirements
An understanding of adolescent development and the factors that can contribute to a young person’s disengagement from learning.
Knowledge and experience in appropriate interventions/skills required to support children, 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.
Capacity to work with a high degree of cultural competency and understanding of culturally appropriate service delivery in relation to Aboriginal young people, their families and communities, and in relation to CALD young people, their families and communities.
Experience working with families and ability to use a range of strategies around family issues such as family violence, family breakdown and school withdrawal.
For further information please contact Helen Coventry on 0438 066 595
Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees.
Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter.
Please apply in confidence.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 6th May 2024
Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
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