Youth Transition Advisor – Better Futures (East Gippsland) Quantum Support Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

THE ROLE – This role works toward providing young people (aged 15+9mths to 21) skills and networks to be able to transition into adulthood successfully from the out-of-home care setting: 

  • Case manage a number of young people who are transitioning from care. 
  • Undertake assertive outreach and support that includes varying levels of intensity  
  • Motivate, encourage and empower clients to address areas of personal difficulty. 
  • Actively support, encourage and maintain the development of positive relationships, networks and linkages within the young person’s community. 
  • Actively promote the establishment and maintenance of positive family Relationships. 

BENEFITS – What Quantum offer;

  • Location – Based in Morwell/Warragul with Flexible working arrangements 
  • Job Security – .6EFT (22.8 hours) Parental Leave Backfill from 22.1.2024 to 8.11.2024.
  • Salary – SCHADS Award Level 5| $93,850 P/A or Pro-rata for 0.6EFT position | + Superannuation | Annual indexation | Portable long service leave | Leave opportunities. 
  • Mobile phone and resources applicable to the role; 
  • Personal Growth | Training & professional development | Supervision & support 
  • Promotional opportunities within the Organisation; 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE – what you will bring;

  • Working knowledge of the Child protection system and the complexities of young people transitioning from care. 
  • A demonstrated understanding of the social and political issues impacting young people. 
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of case management framework and practices. 
  • Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence |Working With Children Check |Police Check 
  • Minimum requirement of a Diploma of Community Services or other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience appropriate to the role. 

About Quantum Support Services

Established in 1987 we are Industry Leaders striving to provide services to positively improve lives within the Gippsland community. Quantum is a child safe organisation who believes the celebration of diversity makes us and the community stronger.  We are committed to embracing everyone’s individual differences so that we can help create a strong workplace and community that is empowered to reach its potential. 

How to apply

To review the Position Description please refer to our website at www.quantum.org.au/careers 

To apply please submit a detailed cover letter with your current Resume and 3 referees to [email protected] or click on the “Apply” button and follow the prompts!

For further information in relation to this opportunity please contact Emma Dobson on 1800 243 455

Applications close:  Thursday 14th December, 2023 at 4:00pm but applications will be considered for progression as and when they are received.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Quantum Support Services

Job Salary

Contract/Temp

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