Case Worker

Permanent Full Time

Salary: $ 72K + Super + Salary Packaging

Location: Nyngan NSW 2825

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

Support clients in the provision of welfare support, in particular the provision of services to face homelessness and other related issues.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Undertake initial registrations for clients, including all necessary paperwork and application forms.

Respond to referrals of clients to the service from internal and externalsupport services

Provide ongoing case management sessions with clients and review progression

Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Participate actively in Quality Improvement through completion of scheduled activities

Complete a range of other administrative duties for the efficient running of the service

Requirements for Success

Tertiary Qualification and / or relevant experience in the human services industry.

Knowledge and experience working with client issues relating to homelessness including domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health etc

Computer literate in a windows environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated abilityto work effectively as part of a team

Current Driver’s Licence and Senior First Aid Certificate

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.

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 or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

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

Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support

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

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you

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