• Part Time - Ongoing
• Ballarat Location
• Salary range $73,962 to $79,297 plus superannuation plus generous salary packaging options
• Award winning inclusive employer

Our Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Services Program Support Practitioner!

In this role, you will work alongside Case Managers and other key stakeholders to provide top quality care and support to meet client care needs, service delivery requirements and targets as specified in the Funding, Service and Sub-Contracted Agreements. Specifically you will support the young persons in residential care with activity planning and building social connection.

About you

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with experience in working with young persons who reside in out of home care. The ideal candidate will thrive when working both autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• Certificate IV in Youth and Family Services or equivalent

• Experience in providing care to Young Persons

• Resilient and compassionate with understanding of trauma

Our Organisation

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We provide over 50 programs across a range of service areas providing care for clients within communities across the central highland region. Our practice is underpinned by our preferred model of care Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI) with our organisational values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity at the forefront of everything we do.

What We Offer

• Inclusive, supportive, and innovative teams

• Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas leave

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment

Interested?

We would love to hear from you, to find out more about this opportunity contact Melanie Turner, Team Leader Youth Case Management & Better Futures on 03 5337 3333

Want to apply?

To apply for this role please go to our careers webpage: https://cafs.org.au/positions-available/ and select ?apply now?? Applications will be received until midnight on 20th July 2025. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.? All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Working With Children Checks.

Our commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process includes 1-2 panel discussions. Some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact [email protected].