Senior Practitioner, Youth Services Leader (Flexible Hours)

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging (NFP)

Employer superannuation

Job summary

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service invites applications for a Senior Practitioner based at the Dandenong site, with occasional visits to Morwell. You will provide supervision to Youth and Family workers and undertake direct service activities, including assessment and case management, while supporting the Model of Care implementation across Dandenong and Gippsland.

The role requires strong experience with CALD populations, adolescent development, and collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth and family work in CALD contexts.
• Experience in assessments, care planning and review.
• Ability to supervise staff and provide mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to Youth and Family workers and support staff.
• Conduct direct service activities including assessment, case work and case management.
• Support implementation and compliance of the YSS Model of Care across Dandenong and Gippsland.

Skills

Substance use expertise

Mental health support

Adolescent development

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service invites applications for a Senior Practitioner based at the Dandenong site, with occasional visits to Morwell. You will provide supervision to Youth and Family workers and undertake direct service activities, including assessment and case management, while supporting the Model of Care implementation across Dandenong and Gippsland.

The role requires strong experience with CALD populations, adolescent development, and collaboration with partners.