18 Jul
Melbourne City Mission
Melbourne
Summary Work within a values driven, progressive organisation Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challengesOngoing Full-time opportunity About the Opportunity The Case Manager Lead works within Circuit Breaker Refuge to provide structured support to young people who are accommodated at Frontyard.
The role plays a key critical function in oversight of the team led case management through implementing care-plan meetings, facilitate and lead care coordination meetings with internal and external providers, and participate in service coordination to promote a team case management approach.
About youWe are looking for someone who can:Facilitate and support a team case management approach with our multi-disciplinary team including Youth Refuge Workers, Senior Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Recovery Lead, and Senior Practice Leader to young people through a healing-oriented framework responses to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.Support young people at Circuit Breaker and in the community in accordance with their care planDevelop and maintain case plans constructed alongside young people that create positive and sustainable pathways out of homelessness.
Work with our multi-disciplinary team to facilitate access to all specialist support services, including physical and mental health, AOD and therapeutic interventions.Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current youth homelessness trends and statewide youth support programs available.Benefits of working with MCM include:Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaAttractive Salary Packaging benefitsSupportive learning and development environmentCulture of continuous improvementEssentialA bachelor qualification in youth work/social work or a related tertiary qualificationDemonstrated experience working within a case management framework supporting people in accommodation (at least two years)Understanding of assertive outreach support and interventions, including settlement support with a sustaining tenancies practice lensUnderstanding or experience working with young people at risk or experiencing homelessness, including knowledge of healing-oriented approachesStrong passion for working with young people with the ability to engage young people actively and assertively with complex needsAn extensive understanding of the homelessness service system with knowledge of patterns, trends, systemic issues and principles in working with at risk young peopleKnowledge of the legislative requirements when working with at risk young people.An understanding of the Child Safe StandardsExcellent communication, delegation, problem-solving and advocacy skills Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaProvide First Aid certificateMaintain accurate files, case notes and databases using relevant platforms and systemsAvailability to work on-site and in the community Monday to Friday standard working hours.Screening CriteriaNational Police checkWorking with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtainValid Victorian Drivers licenseRight to Work in AustraliaApplications for this role will close on 8th August 2025 and may close before the deadline, so please apply early.
Please include your current resume and cover letter.Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.
If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact to let us know how we can better support you to apply.About MCMMCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety.
MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.Our commitment to SafetyMCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability.
All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of AccessAt MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible.
Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture.
We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all.
We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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