Case Manager - GOALS+

Berry Street; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave loading 17.5%

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Supportive team environment

Impactful work with youth

Job summary

Berry Street invites applications for a Case Manager within the GOALS+ housing program, supporting young people aged 16–21 leaving care or experiencing homelessness. Based across Morwell and Traralgon, you will provide strengths-based, trauma-informed case management and connect participants with housing, education and health supports.

You will help young people build life skills, manage risks and work toward stable housing and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth case management, housing, homelessness or related services.
• Strong assessment, communication, advocacy and documentation skills.
• A Diploma-level qualification in Social Work, Youth Work or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed case management and practical support.
• Develop individual plans and connect participants with housing, education, employment, health and wellbeing supports.
• Help young people build practical life skills, manage risks and work towards stable housing and greater independence.

Skills

Youth case management

Housing/homelessness

Assessment

Communication

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Diploma-level qualification in Social Work or Youth Work

Bachelor’s degree (highly regarded)

Job description

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights.

We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

• Based across Morwell and Traralgon on Gunaikurnai Country
• Full-time, Permanent
• Salary $105k pa + Super and Salary Packaging

The Opportunity

GOALS+ is a housing and support program for young people aged 16–21 who are leaving care, experiencing homelessness or navigating a critical transition.

As a Case Manager, you will provide strengths-based, trauma-informed case management and practical support. Working alongside young people, care teams and community services, you will develop individual plans and connect participants with housing, education, employment, health and wellbeing supports.

You will help young people build practical life skills, manage risks and work towards stable housing and greater independence. This is a meaningful opportunity to support young people through a critical stage of their lives and help them build a safe and sustainable future.

About You

You are an empathetic and resilient practitioner with experience supporting young people with complex needs. You can provide trauma-informed case management, manage risk, respond calmly during crises and work collaboratively with care teams and community services.

You will bring:

• Experience in youth case management, housing, homelessness or related services.
• Strong assessment, communication, advocacy and documentation skills.
• A Diploma-level qualification in Social Work, Youth Work or a related discipline.

A relevant Bachelor’s degree and experience in housing or homelessness programs would be highly regarded.

Our Benefits

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus meals and entertainment benefits.
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Ongoing professional development and reflective supervision.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing supports.
• A supportive, collaborative and trauma-informed team environment.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email [e-mail] or call 9421 9307.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.