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Case Manager Navigator Program

  • 521801
  • Blackburn, VIC, 3130
  • Child, Youth & Families
  • Maximum Term Full Time
  • Permanent Full Time
  • 3 full time positions available (2 x Ongoing / 1 x Maximum Term)
  • Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
  • 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for 3 Case Managers to join our Navigator Program based at Blackburn on a full-time basis. The Navigator Program is delivered in partnership between Uniting, VACCA and the Australian Childhood Foundation. The program utilises a trauma informed, culturally safe assertive case management model to respond to challenges experienced by young people aged 12–17 years with the goal of re-engaging disengaged learners in education.

The program utilises a Capability approach that understands how multiple characteristics can interact to compound educational disengagement that can result in disconnection and a lack of a sense of purpose and self-worth for young people. This amplifies service barriers and exacerbates social and economic disadvantage, and social isolation.

Working collaboratively with partner agencies and funding bodies, the Case Manager will provide direct support to a caseload of disengaged learners. The role will undertake comprehensive assessments, establish and lead a care team and work together with children and families to establish individualised education re-engagement plans.

What’s on offer

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to receiving a salary (SCHADS Level 5) and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks) is available for eligible employees.

Receive 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development/Community Welfare, or other equivalent:

  • Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable young people and families
  • Knowledge of family services, child protection and the department of education and training, including relevant legislation and regulations
  • Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed and culturally competent practice, including knowledge and application of therapeutic parenting practices
  • An understanding of the barriers experienced by disengaged learners
  • Proven ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and develop and implement a new program initiative

View the full position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Celia Wilmot – Team Leader, Navigator Program on 0479 192 239.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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