Early Intervention Officer

Jesuit Social Services; Virginia; Sur place; USD 64 000 - 69 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The EIOS worker will be co-located at Roxburgh College and the Jesuit Social services office in Brunswick. In this role, you will deliver tailored, one-on-one case management support to children and young people at risk of, or in contact with, the youth justice system, with a strong focus on helping them remain engaged in education and achieve positive life outcomes.

You will work closely with students to address complex and intersectional needs, while building strong, collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in early intervention with children and young people is preferred.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development.
• Good knowledge of the Victorian education system.

Responsabilités

• Deliver tailored, one-on-one case management support to children and young people at risk of or in contact with the youth justice system.
• Work closely with students to address complex needs and engage them in education.
• Provide secondary consultation and expert guidance to schools to respond to diverse challenges faced by vulnerable young people.

Description du poste

Job Category: Community Services and Development

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

Job Description

About the program

The EIOS program is funded by the Department of Education and delivered by Jesuit Social Services in partnership with other organisations across the Northwestern Region of Victoria. Early Intervention Officers have been placed in six schools to establish working relationships to intervene early with children and young people who are identified as being at risk of, or having contact with, the youth justice system. The program provides intensive, individualised case management support to these children and young people.

We have partnered with the following schools:

• Charles Latrobe College – Jesuit Social Services nominated EIOS provider
• Roxburgh College – Jesuit Social Services nominated EIOS provider
• Bendigo Cluster, Weeroona College & Crusoe College – with a local service partner
• Maryborough Education Service – with a local service partner
• Chaffey Secondary College – with a local service partner

The key objectives of the EIOS program are to support at risk children and young people to remain engaged in education and achieve positive outcomes, including improving school attendance, strengthening resilience and prosocial behaviours, creating a sense of belonging and improving peer relationships. The program connects schools, teachers and community services to provide streamlined support for children and young people. The program aims to encourage positive decision making, reduce classroom disruption, suspensions and expulsions from school; and reduce the risk of offending for children and young people who may come into contact with Youth Justice.

About the role

The EIOS worker will be co-located at Roxburgh College and the Jesuit Social services office in Brunswick. In this role, you will deliver tailored, one-on-one case management support to children and young people at risk of, or in contact with, the youth justice system, with a strong focus on helping them remain engaged in education and achieve positive life outcomes. You will work closely with students to address complex and intersectional needs, while building strong, collaborative relationships with school staff. The role also involves providing secondary consultation and expert guidance to schools, supporting them to effectively respond to the diverse challenges faced by vulnerable young people.

This is currently a 0.7FTE role however will expand to 1FTE from January 2027.

Salary Range $92,279 – $99,294 pro rata

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic professional who is self-motivated, proactive, and able to demonstrate strong initiative. You will be capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of child and adolescent development, including the underlying factors that may contribute to behaviours associated with justice involvement. A sound knowledge of the Victorian education system is essential.

You will possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders. You will also demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage conflict through negotiation and resolution in a calm and professional manner.

For further information please contact Helen Coventry, Manager, 0438 066 595

Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the closing date may change.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.