wayss is seeking a Youth Development Worker - Case Coordinator to deliver strengths-based, trauma-informed support to young people living in our youth refuge.
This role focuses on early intervention, case coordination, and meaningful engagement to improve safety, wellbeing, and life outcomes for children and young people experiencing vulnerability.Working within a cooperative, multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in walking alongside young people, amplifying their voices, and supporting them to navigate services and systems with confidence.About the RoleAs a Youth Development Worker - Case Coordinator, you will:Using an Advantaged Thinking approach, undertake comprehensive risk assessments and assessing and prioritizing the young person's immediate social support and housing needs and goals.Provide case coordination and direct support to children and young people.Develop and implement individualised case plans using strengths-based and child-centered approachesEngage in meaningful relationship-based practice, building trust and stability over timeWork collaboratively with schools, services, and community partnersSupport referrals, advocacy, and service navigationMaintain professional documentation and contribute to team planning and reflective practiceWhat You'll BringYou will bring:Experience working with children, young people, in community or human services settingStrong understanding of youth development, trauma-informed practice, and early interventionExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage young people in culturally safe and inclusive waysKnowledge of relevant child, youth,



and family service systemsA relevant tertiary qualification in youth work, social work, community development, or a related disciplineExperience working with diverse communities and early-years or adolescent cohorts is highly regarded.This role requires a current Driver's Licence and valid 'Employment' category - Working with Children Check Card.
The candidate will need to have successfully completed wayss pre-employment screening, including a police check.What We OfferAt wayss, we are committed to creating a supportive workplace where people feel valued and empowered.
We offer:Full Time onsite role (hours rotate between 8am-4pm and 10am-6pm)Salary range $105,577 - $110,359 (SCHADS Level 5)Generous salary packaging benefit up to $15,900A collaborative and inclusive team environmentOpportunities for professional development and career progressionRegular supervision and reflective practiceA values-driven culture centred on respect, safety, and connectionThe chance to make a genuine and lasting impact in young people's liveswayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation.wayss is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery.
We encourage people with lived experience to apply for roles at wayss.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people.
wayss is a proud Rainbow Tick accredited organisation that welcomes everyone across the LGBTIQ community.
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📌 Youth Development Worker – Case Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 WAYSS
📍 Victoria