• Permanent part time position (64 hours per fortnight / 4 days per week)

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Case Manager to join our Homelessness Intake and Prevention Program. The role is based Uniting’s 121 youth refuge, which is a safe and supportive refuge for young people across Melbourne who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness. The refuge provides short-term accommodation to vulnerable young people while they get their lives back on track.

Working as part of a committed team, the Case Manager provides assessment, support and engaging case management services to young people at the 121-youth refuge. The Case Manager will support young people to access relevant services, suitable housing, and community options to help them to break the cycle of homelessness. The role will be required to work afterhours at times.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma (or higher) qualification in Community Services or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated case management experience within the homelessness or community services sectors
• A client focused approach, with the ability to prioritise the individual needs of each client
• A genuine interest in and commitment to caring for young people in need
• Capacity to work flexibly to meet the needs of young people
• Strong communication, organisation and problem solving skills

Click here to view the full position description.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Angela Ray – Team Leader, 121 Youth Refuge on 0439 956 045 for a chat.

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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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