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Senior Case Manager – Youth on Track

, NEW South Wales Mission Australia

  • Fixed Term Contract till 30 June 2020 – Part Time hours
  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of young at risk Australians
  • Mt Druitt, NSW

About Us

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 160 years.

Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more.

We're generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

Your Opportunity

The Youth on Track program in Mt Druitt are on the lookout for a Senior Case Manager to join our team to deliver intensive case management support to young people and their families to address criminogenic risk and needs. In addition, Senior Case Managers will coordinate and provide a range of evidence based interventions.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Your key responsibilities will to:

  • Respond to referrals and conduct intake in a timely manner
  • Deliver intensive case management support to young people and their families
  • Create and review case plans for clients working towards their goals
  • Build relationships based on trust and respect  
  • Provide effective and culturally sensitive support to all clients
  • Develop an effective working relationship with local community groups
  • Record and submit accurate and appropriately detailed information to support program outcomes
  • Deliver a range of evidence based interventions.
  • Complete a range of administrative tasks

Requirements for Success

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (Cert IV or higher) in respective fields i.e. Youth Work, Mental Health, Justice, Counselling, Case Management, Drug and Alcohol, Social Work, Psychology, Criminology
  • At least two years’ experience in their respective fields
  • Working with Children’s Check
  • Minimum Class C Drivers Licence
  • Effective listening and communication skills
  • Computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrated understanding of best practice criminogenic interventions related to behavioural and rehabilitation supports, the impact of substance uses and knowledge of mental health issues
  • Actively support MA’s Reconciliation Action Plan, and demonstrate the ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Positively and constructively represent our organisation to external contacts at all opportunities
  • Ability to travel between locations and provide outreach support to clients
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check if you haven’t completed one in the last 12 months.

Culture & Benefits  

A career with Mission Australia will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of Australians in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration.

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered and celebrated we provide a range of employee benefits including:

  • NFP salary packaging benefits reducing taxable income (details via Advantage)
  • Discounted childcare rates with participating centres
  • Generous discounts with hotels, travel insurance and major retailers
  • Free, confidential counselling services via our EAP
  • Discounted health care with Medibank Private

Diversity & Inclusion

Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages.

As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, we invite you to get in touch via email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or phone (02) 9217 1075.

Next Steps

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘apply’ and send your cover letter and resume today.

For more information, feel free to view the Position Description via YOTS Senior Case Manager PD.pdf. For further information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 9 June 2019.

Source: Uniting News