Navigator Intake & Active Hold Worker

Anglicare Victoria; Morwell; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglicare Victoria in Morwell is recruiting a part-time Navigator Intake & Active Hold Worker (0.6FTE) for a 3‑month assignment, with outreach across Inner Gippsland.

The role conducts intake assessments, identifies barriers to education, provides active hold support, guides families, makes referrals, and maintains strong relationships with schools and services.

A tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field, or substantial relevant experience, is required.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma level in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist, Welfare, Occupational Therapy and/or related behavioural sciences.
• Or significant experience in a related field to carry out the functions of this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments for young people and families.
• Identify barriers to education and provide active hold assistance while awaiting case management.
• Offer guidance to families and make appropriate referrals to services.
• Maintain strong relationships with schools and external services; ensure timely documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure access to relevant supports and provide light touch case management when required.

Education

Associate Diploma in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Navigator Program is currently recruiting for an Intake & Active Hold Worker.

Position: Navigator Intake & Active Hold Worker
Details: Part‑time, 0.6FTE, 3 month position
Level: SCHADS 5
Location: Morwell, with outreach and travel across Inner Gippsland as required.

The program:

The Navigator program works with young people aged 12 to 17 years who have disengaged from education, to re‑engage in their education through effective assertive outreach and case management support. AV and Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation have partnered to deliver an innovative Navigator program that works collaboratively with young people, their families, schools, communities, Local Learning and Employment Networks, and DE Area teams to provide holistic support targeted at re‑engaging to education.

The Role:

This role supports young people and their families by conducting intake assessments, identifying barriers to education, and providing active hold assistance while they await case management. It involves offering guidance to families, making appropriate referrals, maintaining strong relationships with schools and services, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting. The position also collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure timely access to relevant supports and may provide light touch case management when required.

Position Requirements:

A relevant tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma level in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist, Welfare, Occupational Therapy and/or related behavioural sciences. Or significant experience in a related field to carry out the functions of this role.

Position Description:

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For further enquiries please contact Trent Tobias:

[e-mail] with the subject line: Navigator Position

Applications Close: Sunday November 15th

Please note that the team will be reviewing applications as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.