• Part time 22.8 hours (flex on days) | Max Term 6 months
• Location: Kings Cross
• 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

In this exciting career opportunity you will provide early intervention support to young people (12-18 years) at risk of homelessness or who are already homeless, and their families.

This includes the provision of individual case management, counselling, family counselling, support, group work programs and provision of information and supported referral Specific areas will be around accommodation, family relationships, school refusal, anxiety, depression and self esteem

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• To engage young people aged 12 -18 years who are at risk of leaving home, or are homeless
• Undertake case work or counselling with young people and/or their families
• Respond to referrals from government, Non-government services, schools, families or individuals
• Conduct an initial meeting with adolescents and/or their families to determine if they meet service criteria
• To provide client and/or their families with the support necessary to assist in the restoration of healthy relationships in the family and the wider community
• Develop and conduct a range of case management meetings for client on areas off Advice Advocacy Referral (AAR) on housing, education and Centrelink
• Provide unscheduled support to families in times of crisis including over the phone support

Qualifications & experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the proven ability to communicate effectively with young people and their families
• Ability to work effectively and equitably with all genders, cultures and disabilities
• Ability to work sensitively the needs of local Aboriginal and CALD communities
• High developed time management and organisational skills
• Proven ability to work co-operatively in a small team environment and independently
• Experience in facilitating groups, case management and counselling
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of youth homelessness and other issues relevant to young people
• Current drivers licence and evidence of COVID19 vaccination

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’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 have a disability and need support, 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 PD   Adolescent Caseworker Family Counsellor – PD.pdf and click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.

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

Please send through your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence immediately.  Thank you