- Permanent Full Time
- Location: Eastwood and North Ryde
- Salary: $72K + Super + Salary Packaging
- 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
We are seeking a passionate Community Service Worker to join our team for a full-time vacancy. This is a highly rewarding position, as you will be assisting consumers to readjust to living within the community, who after long periods of admission in mental health inpatient units or similar institutions, require stable housing and heightened support as they work towards their individual recovery goals and independence.
HASI Plus operates 24/7 and you need to be available to work variable hours across the week including weekends and active night shifts, which on average are 1-2 per fortnight. Generous shift penalties apply and we strive to support a good work/life balance.
Your key responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing recovery orientated care coordination with consumers;
- Support and empower consumers to undertake daily living skills, budgeting and medication management;
- Work alongside consumers to create individualised support plans that are in line with consumer’s personal goals and needs;
- Create and update individual consumer files, notes and reports as required;
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including family/supports of consumers, service partners and government agencies;
- Contribute to the effective functioning and development of HASI Plus through involvement in projects, contribution to team forums and training and development.
Requirements for success
- A relevant tertiary qualification, such as social work or psychology, min of Cert IV in Mental Health; new graduates or those nearing the end of their course are strongly encouraged to apply;
- Understanding of the recovery orientated principles and framework, as well as psycho-social rehabilitation;
- A valid NSW driver’s license.
- Current First Aid Certificate
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 [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 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