Case Worker - Navigator
FT Case Worker to support disengaged learners aged 12-17 & work with them to return to education or training. Brunswick.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: Jesuit Social Services
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Attractive salary plus salary packaging benefits
Phone: +61-7-2316-1491
Fax: +61-7-2479-4479
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Detail information about job Case Worker - Navigator. Terms and conditions vacancy
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.
Since 1977, we’ve provided services in some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the program
Navigator is a pilot program funded by state government which aims to support disengaged learners aged 12 to 17 years old and work with them around a return to education or training. Jesuit Social Services is delivering Navigator in the Hume Moreland area and is working closely with local schools and services and the regional Department of Education and Training office.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced and qualified individual to take on a case work role with this new initiative. This role will be responsible for providing individually tailored support to disengaged learners, whilst developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across a range of sectors.
An attractive salary plus salary packaging benefits are available, together with ongoing professional and career development.
Candidate requirements
To be successful in this role, you will be suitably qualified and have experience providing appropriate interventions: case management, intensive support, crisis intervention and outreach with adolescents and their families around family issues such as family violence, family breakdown and school withdrawal.
How to apply
The position description can be found on our website, www.jss.org.au.
For further information please contact Glen McClure, Manager - Community Justice Programs on 0407 345 819.
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 5.00 pm on Wednesday 25th July 2018
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a family friendly working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.