- Max term 1 year | Full Time
- Located in Sydney 2000
- 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 Graduate Program is open to graduates with degree from Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or related fields providing a great way for qualified graduates to transition from education to employment.
It connects graduates to experienced professionals who will help them to apply their skills and knowledge as they start their career pathway, providing a platform for their degrees to come to life through the experience.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Monitor the transitional housing facilities to ensure that all aspects of property are maintained and address any areas that need attention.
- Provide or source relief support, referral and information to appropriate clients who do not require ongoing case management from the service.
- Undertake initial registrations for clients, including all necessary paperwork and application forms.
- Induct clients into the service including the property, facilities, financials and regulations.
- Work with all client levels to create individualized support plans including referral to supplementary services as needed.
- Provide ongoing case management sessions with clients and review progression against case plans regularly and provide informal counselling as required.
- Assist clients in the process of transition out of the service into independence or other services.
- Actively participate in the sourcing of referral services to meet the needs of clients and establishing referral pathways that will assist clients at risk of becoming homeless to maintain their tenancy.
- Create and update individualized case management files for all clients in line with Mission Australia protocols.
Requirements for Success
- Degree in in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or related course.
- Demonstrated experience in either customer service, client engagement, or community participation, preferably within a community service delivery setting.
- Values alignment.
- Organisational awareness.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks.
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.
If you need support to submit your application, please email [email protected].
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’ and send your cover letter and resume today. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
For more information, feel free to view the Position Description via Community Service, Level 3 – PD – Case Worker Graduated Targeted Role.docx
For further information regarding working with us, visit Working for Mission Australia.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.