Case Worker
Mission Australia
Full-time
On-site
Mount Druitt NSW AU
$44.09 AUD hourly
- Maternity Cover Position | Full time 38 hours/week
- Location: Mount Druitt, NSW 2770
- Salary: $44.09/hr + Super + Salary packaging benefits
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.
Your Opportunity
The Grove Western Sydney youth program is a specialist homelessness service which provides support to young people between the age of 16-25 who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
This role will provide holistic personalized case management and housing support to young people in and around Blacktown LGA and the Hills district. Outreach rough sleeper patrols are a key component for the team, requiring an early morning start on a rostered basis.
This is a maternity cover position ending on 30th June 2025.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Undertake initial program intake assessment and provide ongoing case management support
- Work with other services to create individualized case plans and assist the clients to engage in goal setting
- Provide follow-up support to ensure clients who have been housed sustain their tenancies
- Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to effective functioning of the service and improved outcomes
- Complete a range of administrative duties including client files, case notes, referral/support letters and support plans and monthly reporting
Requirements for Success
- Minimum of a Cert IV in community services/youth
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in working with at-risk youth
- Strong communication, empathy and advocacy skills
- Have a sound understanding of Mission Australia’s values and code of conduct
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including highly developed administrative skills
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, and WWCC.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email
talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au
Your benefits
- Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
- Free external, confidential counselling
- Volunteering opportunities
- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.
How to apply
send your application today!
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Circle Back Initiative
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you