About the Role

The Geelong Project (TGP) works within a youth focused family centred paradigm based on early intervention practices; it forms part of the Community of School & Services model (CoSS). The Early Intervention Response Worker works with students and their families in Greater Geelong. TGP works to address risk factors leading to youth homelessness, youth offending and school disengagement, and develop protective factors that will enable young people to develop aspirations, make pro social connections and engage in a pathway that will lead to productive, healthy and safe lives.

The key objectives of this role are:

• Provide a range of short-term interventions (such as case management, single session therapy, mediation etc.) to divert young people and families from crisis services
• Identify and implement conflict resolution and communication strategies for use by young people and their families
• Support the coordination and implementation of the Australian Index of Adolescent Development (AIAD) at-risk screening tool across participating schools
• Provide intake and assessment into The Geelong Project (TPG) within the school setting
• Co-facilitate and at times develop group work

Vacancy Details

• Part-time position, working 22.8 hours per week
• Fixed term to 30 June 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 or Community Welfare (Diploma+) and experience in client services functions.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in delivering risk and needs assessments, case management, client advocacy, and therapeutic interventions in line with Best Interests Framework for case practice.
• Ability to form a sound ecological perspective of client circumstances, with minimal information to rapidly determine required support using the appropriate tools.
• Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and 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 Melissa Matthews or Lauryn Borthwick, Team Leaders – The Geelong Project, on 03 5226 8900.

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 Thursday 12 October 2023

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