Case Manager Navigator Program

Uniting Vic.Tas; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Blackburn seeks a part-time support worker to assist young people in re-engaging with education. The role involves case management, assessments, and collaboration with families and partner agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in case management, relevant qualifications, and an understanding of trauma-informed practices. You will enjoy flexibility in scheduling and substantial employee benefits, contributing to an impactful cause.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Salary packaging benefits

Leave loading

Discount on childcare gap fees

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in case management working with young people and families.
• A relevant qualification such as a Bachelor or Diploma in social work or psychology.
• Knowledge of family services, child protection, and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support disengaged learners to re-engage with their education.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and lead care teams.
• Develop and implement individualised education re-engagement plans.

Skills

Experience in case management with young people and families

Knowledge of family services

Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally competent practice

Ability to develop collaborative relationships

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in social work, psychology, or a related discipline

Job description

• Support young people to re-engage with education and return to school.
• Part-time 0.9FTE, max term to Jan 2027 (PL Cover), based in Blackburn.
• SCHADS Level 5 + superannuation + access to salary packaging benefits.

Your new role

Ignite your impact and join the Navigator Program team. We utilise a trauma-informed, culturally safe, assertive case management model to respond to challenges experienced by young people aged 12–17 years, supporting them to engage in education.

Working collaboratively with partner agencies, you will directly support a caseload of disengaged learners. You will undertake comprehensive assessments, establish and lead a care team and work together with children and families to establish individualised education re-engagement plans.

It is a unique opportunity where you can work with young people and support them on their journey to reengage in education without rigid timeframes.

Benefits of working at Uniting

The position is part-time (0.9 FTE), and we have some flexibility around days and start and finish times; talk to us about what you are looking for, and we’ll see if we can make it work.

In addition to a base salary of SCHADS Level 5 + super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars.

At Uniting, you can also receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.

Your skills and experience

You will also bring with you:

• Demonstrated experience in case management working with young people and families.
• A relevant qualification (Bachelor or Diploma) in social work, psychology or a related discipline.
• 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 and we’ll be in touch shortly.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Jess Walden – Team Leader on 1800 329 133.

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: www.vt.uniting.org

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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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