Recovery Case Worker at Mission Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

39.57

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Recovery Focused Practice, Person Centered Support, Psychosocial Support, Intake And Assessment, Transition Planning, Multilingual Communication, Stakeholder Collaboration, Documentation And Reporting, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Full Time, Permanent Roles Location: Ashfield, NSW Salary of $39.57 per hour + 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 Join our Community Living Supports program as a Recovery Case Worker and play a vital role in helping people living with mental health challenges build independence, confidence and connection. CLS provides recovery focused support for adults living in the community, with a strong emphasis on developing everyday living skills, strengthening social and community links and supporting people to progress toward their personal goals. In this hands-on and rewarding role, you will deliver flexible, person-centered and evidence-informed support that creates positive, lasting change. This position requires proficiency or fluency in English and at least one additional language: Arabic, Mandarin or Cantonese. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide person centred, recovery focused case management that supports participants to build independence, wellbeing and community connection Develop, implement and regularly review individualised, strengths-based support plans in line with participant goals Deliver outreach and community-based support, including assistance with daily living skills and practical needs Conduct intake, assessment and transition planning to support entry into and exit from the program Build strong, respectful relationships with participants, promoting choice, dignity and self determination Collaborate with internal teams and external services to coordinate holistic and effective supports Complete accurate case notes, reports and data entry in line with organisational, funding and compliance requirements Requirements for success Proficiency or fluency in English and at least one additional language: Arabic, Mandarin or Cantonese A related degree or diploma or minimum Cert IV in Mental Health or Peer Work Current valid WWCC and Drivers’ licence Demonstrated understanding of recovery focused, person centred practice and psychosocial support Experience providing case management and practical support to people with complex needs Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partner organisations and community services Sound organisational skills, including timely documentation, reporting and use of client management systems A professional, values driven approach with the ability to manage complexity, ambiguity and boundaries 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. Your benefits To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including: 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 person-centered, recovery-focused case management to help adults with mental health challenges build independence and community connection. Responsibilities include developing individualized support plans, delivering outreach, and coordinating holistic supports with internal and external services.