Case Manager - Youth Homelessness
- Support a case load of young people through a healing-oriented framework.
- Develop advanced case planning and crisis interventions for young people with complex needs.
- Assist young people in accessing sustainable accommodation options.
Summary
Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available
Ongoing Full-time opportunity with flexible work arrangements
About the Opportunity
This role sits within the Homelessness and Family Services Division in the Youth Early Intervention and Homelessness portfolio. The Homelessness & Family Services Division consists of five domains:
Youth Early Intervention
Intensive Youth Support
Supported Accommodation and Youth Refuges
Adult and Family Homelessness
Child and Family Services
Creating Connections provides support to young people who are homeless or at risk in both the Northwest and Inner South regions of metropolitan Melbourne. The Creating Connections Team encompasses housing support, living skills and education, employment and training support.
About you
We are looking for someone who can:
Support a case load of young people through a healing-oriented framework. Utilising creative and innovative pathways to disrupt disadvantage and create pathways out of homelessness.
Develop advanced case planning and crisis interventions to meet the needs of young people presenting with multiple and complex needs, including risk assessments and safety plans.
Assist young people to explore and access sustainable accommodation options.
Facilitate access to specialist support services, including health, mental health, AOD and therapeutic interventions.
Benefits of working with MCM include:
Diverse and inclusive organisation
Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
Supportive learning and development environment
Culture of continuous improvement
Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Welfare studies or related fields.
Demonstrated experience working within a case management and trauma informed framework
Demonstrated experience and understanding of theory and practice as it relates to family mediation and family support
Demonstrated understanding of the issues that affect young people and their families experiencing conflict and at risk of report to Child Protection
Experience and ability to develop cohesive and collaborative working relationships with allied services, networks and stakeholders.
Well-developed communication, negotiation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skill
High level of initiative and time management and the ability to work independently and part of a team
An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety
Strong administration skills and computer literacy
Screening Criteria:
National Police check
Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
Valid Victorian Drivers license
Right to Work in Australia
Applications for this role will close on 8 November 2026 /or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.
About MCM
MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.
Our commitment to Safety
MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.
Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access
At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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