About the Role
The Navigator program supports young people aged 12-17 years who are at risk of disengaging from school (30% or less school attendance). It provides intensive case management and assertive outreach support to disengaged learners to enable them to return to education. This program is delivered in partnership with the Department of Education (DE) within the Barwon region, working closely with local schools.
The Caseworker will work in partnership with an integrated team of professionals inclusive of; parents/carers, school representatives and other professionals, young people and their families to address the barriers to school engagement. The role is responsible for providing high quality assertive outreach to young people disengaged from education to increase protective factors that will enable young people to develop aspirations, make pro social connections and engage in a pathway back to education.
The key objectives of this role are:
- Provide assertive outreach to young people and their families and developing meaningful engagement.
- Assess the holistic needs of the young person and their families – with a particular focus on the barriers to education re-entry (secondary is the preference.)
- Establishing a responsive care team inclusive of in-kind services, development of a care plan and an education re-engagement plan and coordination of care team and capacity building with education settings for student re-entry.
Vacancy Details
- Part-time position, working 30.4 hours per week
- Fixed term to 31 December 2024
- $94,077 p/a (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
- To view the Position Description, please go to ‘Careers’ at www.meli.org.au
What We Offer
- Flexible working options
- Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
- A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
- Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
- Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
- A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
About You
- Qualification or equivalent in Youth, Social Work, Psychology or Community Welfare (Diploma +) and experience in client service functions
- Ability to develop and establish effective relationships with young people and parents/carers
- Ability to form a sound ecological perspective of client circumstances, with minimal information to rapidly determine supports using appropriate tools
- Experience networking with schools, internal and external services in a collaborative and supported approach.
- Understand the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and a demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
Application Process
- Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
- Meli reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.
Contact Details
For more information about the position please contact Daniel Hall, Acting Team Leader Navigator, on 0491 093 853.
Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.
Meli is an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities or applicants with a lived experience of disability to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be made for people with disabilities where operationally viable.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at [email protected]
Applications close 9:00am Wednesday 18 October 2023
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