Youth Worker - Better Futures

About MOIRA MOIRA is a registered charity supporting young people experiencing disadvantage, people living with disability, people living with chronic illness, their families, and carers. We work with people creatively and with efficacy to support personal aspirations and life goals. As a MOIRA Team member, you’ll work with a group of vibrant, dedicated professionals guided by a shared set of values and a vision for people to live independent and fulfilling lives, creating their own stories and writing their own futures. MOIRA Your Journey takes a person-centred approach to providing innovative programs and practical services to help young people across Melbourne and throughout Victoria. What we offer: A first-class working culture Attractive salary and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 living expenses $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance per FBT year. Stretch your pay packet further Ongoing training and career development with opportunities for professional and personal development Hybrid working and flexibility for all roles including Everyday Flex Access to MOIRA Fit - our team member Health and Wellbeing Program, and Employee Assistance Program About the role: Better Futures aims to improve outcomes for young people transitioning from care to supported independence, up to the age of 21 years. It is guided by a Better Futures (Advantaged Thinking) practice framework and support is tailored to meet the individual needs of young people. Better Futures engages with young people and their support networks including case managers and care teams early in their transition from care and supports young people across five service offers; housing and living skills, education, employment, health and wellbeing and community connections. Young people are eligible to access a Better Futures service response from 15 years and 9 months until their 21st birthday. For more information regarding the Better Futures Program visit https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/better-futures. Key responsibilities will include: Provide support, case coordination and outreach services to young people. Builds, consolidates and enhances support options for all service users in relation to planning and coordination. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with young people, undertakes assessment and establishes a support plan in conjunction with the young person. Negotiates access to appropriate services utilising lateral thinking and creative problem solving where necessary. Maintains appropriate files and records to facilitate good case coordination and accountability. Liaises and collaborates with a range of service provider's: community, disability and youth specific. Ensures that the standards required by relevant legislation are maintained; Participates in the collection of Data statistics and other relevant reporting requirements. Advocates on behalf of young people to support their rights. Is aware of and complies with MOIRA's quality policies and procedures. Works outside normal business hours if required on a rotational basis to provide phone support to Young People (under the age of 18) with Targeted Care Packages via the MOIRA After hours Oncall Support Service Qualifications & Experience A Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Work, Counselling, Community Services or other relevant discipline. Proven experience in the delivery of services to young people experiencing complex behaviours. Direct capability in the delivery of services to young people A current Australian driver’s licence. If you believe you are the right fit, please submit a Cover Letter and Resume as part of your application. Applications close on 24/02/2025, but we may choose to interview (and hire) prior to this date so please don’t delay getting your application in. If you have any queries, please email moira.org.au Should you be successful, you will be required to meet safety screen requirements (not limited to but including): Criminal History Check Working with Children Check National Disability Workers Screening Check Provide proof of your eligibility to work in Australia If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process. All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. MOIRA is a child safe organisation which promotes the safety, participation and empowerment of children including those with a disability. MOIRA is an equal employment opportunity employer who is committed to employing a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Location: Box Hill South, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025