Early Intervention Officer
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Social Work
Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work -
Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Category:
Community Services and Development
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 DescriptionAbout 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 0.7
FTE role however will expand to 1
FTE from January 2027.
Salary Range $92,279 – $99,294 pro rata
Desired Skills and ExperienceAbout 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…
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