Youth Coach

About the Opportunity

We are a leading community support organisation working alongside people to live the life they aspire to, their way, providing a broad range of support in Homelessness, Disability, Palliative Care, Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS), and Early Years and Education service areas. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference.

The Case Manager/Youth Coach role with the Detour program is based in Frankston and provides case management support to young people who are at risk of becoming homeless in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area. The role involves working alongside the young person to support them identify their own goals and to stabilise their housing situation or find their own independent accommodation.

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide comprehensive support for young people and their families, within the Detour coaching framework
• Provide effective early intervention strategies for “at risk” young people and their families, in conjunction with the Detour team, partners and service providers
• Plan, deliver and co-facilitate group work initiatives

• Complete regular reporting, data collection, and record keeping

• Promote the Detour program both internally and externally

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• Bachelor of Youth Work, Social Work, or a related discipline
• An understanding and experience with the youth homelessness sector and/or mainstream services, including knowledge of patterns, trends and systemic issues.
• Demonstrated experience working within a case management framework
• Knowledge of coaching, attachment and/or trauma informed practice
• An understanding of key issues as it relates to youth homelessness and family breakdown
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other organisations
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver group work initiatives.

Screening Criteria:

• Proof of Identity Check

• National Police check

• International Police check (if applicable)
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

• Right to work in Australia

   

Applications for this role will close on 11th August 2025. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so please apply early.  Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities.  If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.