• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Part-time (0.7 FTE), permanent position

About the opportunity

The Detour Youth Coach provides early intervention and prevention services, implements a new approach that helps young people develop the skills and resources they need to achieve their potential, ensures young people commit to an integrated plan that creates a pathway to successful independence, and connects young people to their families, community, and the right support at the right time.

The Detour program is an early intervention program for young people aged 12-24 years and their families or significant adults. Delivered in partnership with Melbourne City Mission, Uniting and Kids Under Cover, the initiative aims to address potential homelessness in young people by providing intensive wrap-around coaching support services by assisting with individualised intensive support packages. Packages include support for families aiming to improve the lives of individuals and the community as a whole.

What’s on offer

Flexible working arrangements

This is a permanent part-time (53.2 hours per fortnight) position based in Shepparton.

In addition to base salary plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits. There is also an option for additional purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.

Paid Parental Leave for upto 10 weeks.

About you

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary and / or post-graduate qualification is preferred, with relevant experience in the community, human services or social welfare sectors.

• Significant experience in working with and providing casework to young people and their families, particularly within the context of early intervention and youth homelessness.
• Knowledge and experience with the youth homelessness sector and / or mainstream services.
• An understanding of key issues as related to youth homelessness and family breakdown.
• Knowledge and / or experience in Action Research and other related participatory engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in strength-based casework practice and group work.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the  position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Applications close on Tuesday, 19 September 2023, shortlisting and interviews may commence before the closing date.

Get in touch

For more information about the role, please contact Grace Hearn, Team Leader – Youth Services on 0407 492 746

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.  

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.