Youth Outreach Case Manager
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Part Time - 0.8 FTE
- SCHADS Leave 4 Super Not-for-profit Salary Packaging
- Enjoy 3 additional leave days and access to our amazing staff wellbeing initiatives
- Location - Frankston
Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want a fulfilling career and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements then this could be your next opportunity.
Your new role
The primary purpose of the Youth Outreach Case Manager position is to deliver effective outreach and holistic case management support for at-risk and vulnerable young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across the Casey Dandenong Frankston and Mornington Peninsula local government areas. This role operates within an integrated place-based service model in the Southern Region contributing to improved outcomes for young people within their own communities. The Youth Outreach Case Manager focuses on facilitating access and navigation to services and support initiatives promoting early intervention and prevention strategies and establishing connections to broader health welfare education and employment service systems. Central to this role is the delivery of the Southern Homeless Youth Assistance Program (SHYAP) ensuring that all young people receive equitable opportunities to reach their potential within the strategic framework of the program.
About you
- Demonstrated experience delivering outcomes-based services that consistently achieve contract performance targets.
- Experience delivering multi-faceted human services programs preferably in the youth sector.
- Strong knowledge of case management principles and practice.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to form strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
- Sound understanding of youth work practice particularly Child Safety principles and demonstrated ability to identify and manage risk.
- Understanding of the impact of homelessness on young people and families through direct experience or relevant work.
- Commitment to social justice valuing the strengths resilience and courage of all children and young people.
- Proven teamwork and collaboration skills with a proactive approach to supporting and promoting the success of others.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a culturally safe manner.
- Motivated to drive performance and actively contribute to the growth of the organisation.
How we reward you
- An organisation that truly lives its values
- Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
- Be nurtured in your career including professional development in specialist evidence-based models such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
- Enjoy not for profit benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
- Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
- Access our Staff Wellbeing Program
Dont delay apply now!
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For inquiries about the position: Jayne Bot Youth Services Team Leader
Applications close 23 October 2025
Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply regardless of age ethnicity cultural background gender sexual orientation religious affiliation and physical ability.
Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks a current Working With Children Check National Criminal History check proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Portfolio Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Intake Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Conflict Management
- Case Management
- Team Management
- Program Development
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Kids First is an innovative, child-centred organisation that works with and supports families in metropolitan Melbourne.
