Intensive Caseworker, Youth Justice Community Support Service
Job No:
339677
Location:
Geelong
About the Role
The Intensive Caseworker, Youth Justice Community Support Service, will provide integrated and intensive voluntary support services to young people subject to Youth Justice involvement, with the aim of facilitating skill development, specifically independent living skills, problem solving and community engagement to reduce the risks of re-offending. This role may include after-hours activities suitable to the young person and family.
The key objectives of this role are:
- Support young people and their families to reduce the rate, severity and frequency of offending behaviour.
- Enable the effective transition of young people from intensive tertiary services to their community (particularly post Youth Justice involvement).
- Facilitate the development of independent living skills, increased capacity for social inclusion and resilience for adulthood.
- Develop a young person’s capacity for economic participation and engagement in education, training and employment opportunities.
Vacancy Details
- Fixed term till 31 October 2025
- 0.6 FTE working 45.5 hours per fortnight
- $97,614 (pro-rata) p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
- To view the Position Description, please click here
What We Offer
- Flexible working options
- Working at Meli, a not-for-profit organization, comes with the valuable benefit of salary packaging. You can allocate up to $15,900 per Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year towards your general living expenses. This means more of your income goes directly into your pocket, enhancing your overall financial wellbeing
- A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
- Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
- Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
- A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification (or equivalent) in Youth Work, Social Work or Community Welfare (Diploma+). Will consider a relevant combination of education and experience.
- Experience in providing case management support to vulnerable individuals and families utilising the Best Interests Case Management Framework.
- Proven ability to engage and case-manage young people at risk and young people exhibiting challenging behaviours
- An understanding of the impact of trauma on young people and the ability to work from a trauma informed approach
- Ability to undertake needs identification and risk assessments to inform decision making, planning and interventions for an individual or family plan
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
Application Process
- Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
- Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.
Contact Details
For more information about the position please contact Jessica Alford, Team Leader Justice Programs, 0493 683 602.
Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.
Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at recruitment@meli.org.au or call the Meli Candidate Accessibility Help Line on 0492 867 488 to discuss how we can best support you.
Applications close 5:00pm Thursday 3 October 2024
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