Case Manager at Mission Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Court Support, Report Writing, Therapeutic Interventions, Stakeholder Management, Student Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Administrative Skills, Written Communication, Oral Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Case Manager - Shopfront Youth Legal Centre Permanent Full Time| 38 hours/week Location: Surry Hills, NSW Salary: $90K + Super + NFP 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 advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose. Your Opportunity The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre is a free legal service for homeless/disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under. It is operated jointly by Mission Australia, The Salvation Army and the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. This role will provide client centered case work support to young people, mainly those who have mental health issues and/or cognitive impairments. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide case management for clients of The Shopfront, including but not limited to court support, report writing, implementing support plans for section 14 applicants. Work collaboratively with legal and other staff of The Shopfront and other support services to ensure best practice interventions are provided Actively participate and engage in interagency meetings, forums and contribute to the effective functioning and development of the service Provide ad-hoc support and referrals to young people when needed Develop quality relationships with a range of key external and internal stakeholders In collaboration with the Principal Solicitor and the Team Leader, supervise students on placement with The Shopfront Actively maintain systems and processes and support in a range of program activities including the completion of internal and external reports, statistics, feedback summaries and yearly outcomes. Requirements for Success Bachelor’s degree in social work or relevant qualification with minimum 1 year experience working with young people or 2 years of experience in another relevant field Demonstrated ability to provide specialised or complex therapeutic interventions and manage a caseload of complex clients Experience with clients dealing with issues including homelessness, poverty, abuse, mental health and knowledge of support services Good working knowledge (or capacity to develop an understanding) of the criminal legal system A commitment to advancing the rights of young people Highly developed administrative skills along with well-developed written and oral communication Driver’s licence desirable Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, WWCC and referee checks. 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) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off 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 prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. How to apply Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.

Responsibilities

Provide client-centered case management and court support for disadvantaged young people with mental health or cognitive impairments. Collaborate with legal staff and external stakeholders to implement support plans and maintain program reporting systems.