* Navigate change & make a profound difference!
* Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
* Permanent part time position based across Outer Gippsland
About the opportunity
The Navigator team is excited to announce an exclusive opportunity for a passionate individual to join the Navigator Program team as a Case Manager.
Delivered in partnership with the Australian Childhood Foundation, the Navigator 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.
Working collaboratively with partner agencies, 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. In addition to receiving a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 4 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.
Receive a 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 tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline.
You will also have:
* 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 collaborative relationships with other services, agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
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 Kate Kapolos, Senior Manager CYF.
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.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to ensuring 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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