• Full Time Fixed Term Contract to 30 June 2023 
• Location:  Carlisle WA 6101
• $75,000 – $80,000 + super + not for profit salary packaging
• Rewarding work – every day you know you are making a REAL difference 

About Mission Australia  

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 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 

Mission Australia’s Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) provide young people and their families’ access to a comprehensive range of free and confidential alcohol and other drug services.

 Residential Rehabilitation aims to provide young people with a friendly, supportive, and structured environment to complete a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Its focus is to provide both physical and emotional safety while they engage in treatment to transition back into the community.

The AoD Case Manager provides case coordination with vulnerable young people and their families/carers. This position contributes to positive outcomes aligned to the service contract requirements, including the counselling, group facilitation and education with young people at risk or experiencing issues impacting on their lives.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Respond to referrals to the service from internal and external support services and coordinate case allocations
• Complete assessments and intake processes for allocated people, including all necessary paperwork and data entry
• Work with young people to develop holistic and strength-based case plans
• Provide advocacy and referral to appropriate services enabling young people to achieve their individual goal
• Facilitate education groups and service information sessions for young people
• Create and maintain comprehensive individual case management files for all allocated young people in line with Mission Australia protocols
• Complete a range of other administrative duties for the efficient running of the service including statistics, reports, referral letters, goal plans etc

Position Requirements  

With a significant background in the child, youth & family, and AOD sectors, you will be confident in your case management and assessment processes.  Other requirements include: 

• A Degree or Diploma in Social Welfare/Social Science/Youth Work or a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and child and youth safe practices.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to tailor communication appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to provide outreach engagement and support with young people experiencing risk
• factors in their life. This will require perseverance, flexibility, and innovation.
• Strong administration and report-writing ability.
• Full driver licence with no restrictions
• Ability to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations 

As part of our Employment screening process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check. 

In addition, there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children check or apply if you do not already hold one. It is unlawful for prohibited persons to apply for work with children, and, as such, prohibited persons cannot apply for this role.  

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. For more information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia 

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

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via AccessPay) 
• Discounted health care with Medibank Private 
• Purchase additional annual leave  
• Discounted childcare rates of up to 15% at participating Centres (conditions apply) 
• Generous Employee discounts with hotels, travel insurance, and major retailers: Coles, Harvey Norman, Apple, Dell & many more  
• Free, confidential counselling services via our EAP and Chaplain  
• Volunteering opportunities  

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 [email protected]  

Next Steps  

Review the Position Description here:   Position Description – AOD Case Manager_ (002).pdf

To be considered for this opportunity, click ‘apply’ and send your application today! 

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

Apply NOW for this rewarding and engaging role.  
Applications for this role are shortlisted as received.