Case Manager

Description:

• Permanent full time role | 38 hours per week
• Location: Office based in Brookvale, outreach case management across Northern Beaches and Northern Sydney
• Salary: $86K + 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. Find out more about us and our purpose . Your Opportunity The Together Home Program is a key initiative to support the Premier’s Priority to halve street homelessness by 2025. This role will provide assistance to clients through individualised and holistic client centred support to explore and sustain housing options, financial stability, mental health/AOD support and referrals as required. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client’s needs, strengths and goals
• Develop individualized case plans in collaboration with clients, focusing on housing stability, employment, healthcare and other essential needs
• Provide ongoing case management support including advocacy, crisis intervention and referrals to community resources
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate services and ensure holistic support for clients
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client progress and service supervision
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development activities as required

Requirements for Success

• Bachelor's degree in social work or Diploma in community services with minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field
• Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in a similar social setting
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate, empathetic and nonjudgmental approach to working with clients
• Driver’s license and WWCC

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people for NSW. 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’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve. We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia . We encourage applications from people with disability and Indigenous Australians. If you have a disability and need 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 (details via AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support .

How to apply To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ for this job. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. For further information regarding working with us, visit Working for Mission Australia. Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you