- Max term Full time 30th June 2023
- Location: Northern Sydney
- Salary: $75K plus supper with additional salary packaging benefits
- 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
Working across Northern Sydney, you will facilitate non-clinical mental health / psychoeducational groups, case management support to consumers accessing our Psychosocial Support service. Work on individual recovery goals, which may include accessing mental health/AOD support, exploring housing options, enhancing financial stability, and referral to other appropriate service where required.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Develop and deliver psychoeducational group programs with consumers and staff and maintain up-to-date records
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide accurate record keeping and updating of case notes and reports
- Uphold the program values and standards to ensure a positive outcome
- Identify potential improvements in service provision to participants and participate in implementing all quality program activities
- Provide face to face case management support for clients by creating holistic and strength based individualised support plans using SMART goals including referrals to supplementary services
Requirements for Success
- A relevant qualification in Community Services, Social Work or related field
- Strong Group Facilitation/Case management experience
- Well-developed written and verbal communication
- Driver’s Licence
- First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Provide evidence of full Covid 19 vaccination
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks and WWCC.
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 New – Position Description – Group Facilitator PSS Sep 2022 PDF (1).pdf .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.