Job Description
Youth Empowered Towards Independence – Cairns QLD
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Youth 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
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family, school, jobs and the community. YETI has 65 staff and is a friendly workplace that embraces cultural and gender diversity and equality.
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YETI is seeking expressions of interest for a full time Case Managers experienced in Family Support.
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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.
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Selection Criteria
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Demonstrated 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.
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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.
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Highly developed de-escalation and co-regulation skills and experience in effectively managing young people with challenging behaviours.
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Experienced in using the Microsoft suite of products, internet platforms and client information databases, namely SRS/Infoxchange.
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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.
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Requirements
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Tertiary and/or vocational qualification/s in a relevant discipline, and at least 2 years experience as a Family Support Worker.
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Eligibility for a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or exemption based on qualified qualifications and registration.
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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