Youth Housing & Wellbeing Case Manager

Good Shepherd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Gifted leave

Purchase leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave

Job summary

Good Shepherd is seeking a Youth Homelessness Case Manager to provide tailored case management, advocacy and housing support for young people at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on stability, wellbeing and pathways forward within the Brimbank/Melton region.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with community networks, deliver person-centred services, and contribute to impactful outcomes for young people and families.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting young people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
• Strong understanding of the homelessness service system and related barriers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills for referral networks.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally safe and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred case management to support stability and wellbeing.
• Assess needs and develop tailored support plans aligned with goals and circumstances.
• Connect families with housing, community services and other supports.
• Advocate to overcome barriers and access necessary services.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers for coordinated support.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Cultural safety

Inclusive practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in Youth Work or Social Work

Job description

Good Shepherd is seeking a Youth Homelessness Case Manager to provide tailored case management, advocacy and housing support for young people at risk of homelessness. The role focuses on stability, wellbeing and pathways forward within the Brimbank/Melton region.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with community networks, deliver person-centred services, and contribute to impactful outcomes for young people and families.