Youth Empowered Towards Independence – Cairns QLDYouth Empowered Towards Independence (YETI) is a not-for-profit youth service based in Cairns Far North Queensland.
YETI provides drug and alcohol treatment, adolescent-focused family support and practical assistance to young people who might be struggling tomake positiveconnectionswith family, school, jobs and the community.
YETI has 65 staff and is a friendly workplace that embraces cultural and gender diversity and equality.YETI is seeking expressions of interest for a full time Case Managers experienced in Family Support.As a Case Manager, you will be part of a team that provides therapeutic case management, crisis intervention and outreach support to vulnerable young people and families with diverse and complex needs, significant trauma backgrounds and often, high risk-taking behaviours.Selection CriteriaDemonstrated skills and experience providing assessment, case management, crisis intervention and outreach supports to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, utilising a range of activity based and therapeutic interventions.An understanding of best practice standards, harm minimisation and empowerment philosophies,



and the ability to analyse complex problems and provide interventions that maximise a young person's strengths, capabilities, and integrity in an empathetic and non-judgmental manner.Highly developed de-escalation and co-regulation skills and experience in effectively managing young people with challenging behaviours.Experienced in using the Microsoft suite of products, internet platforms and client information databases, namely SRS/Infoxchange.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and culture, and an understanding of the diverse circumstances and issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.RequirementsTertiary and/or vocational qualification/s in a relevant discipline, and at least 2 years experience as a Family Support Worker.Eligibility for a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or exemption based on skilled qualifications and registration.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
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📌 Case Manager - Family Support (Queensland)
🏢 Youth Empowered Towards Independence
📍 Queensland