Transition Coach

at  Mission Australia

Are you driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Join our team at Home Stretch, be a part of something truly transformative!

• $87,138 + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits
• Permanent Term Full Time Contract
• Location: Bunbury WA 6230
• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference

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.
Your Opportunity
The Home Stretch WA program, a groundbreaking initiative co-designed with young people, Aboriginal community members, and the broader support network, is dedicated to transforming the transition from Out-of-Home Care to independence. As a Home Stretch Transition Coach Case Manager in Bunbury with Mission Australia, you will play an integral role in this innovative service.
In this role, you will provide individualised, professional support and case coordination to young people, extending crucial resources and guidance as they navigate the complex journey to independence. By offering continued assistance up to the age of 21, you will help ensure that these young people have the stability, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in adulthood. Your work will contribute to better outcomes for these individuals and help shape a more effective and supportive system for future generations.
Join us in this rewarding opportunity to be a part of making a lasting impact in the lives of those transitioning out of care.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop a young persons’ natural networks and assisting them to build and maintain connection to culture, country, family, and community supports
• Offer and broker access to a safety net of financial support and resources through the Home Stretch WA service offer
• Provide tailored support services using a culturally safe and strengths-based approach and case coordination that is consistent with the Home Stretch WA Transition Coach Practice Principles
• Working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders including the Department of Communities Child Protection staff, foster families, carers, the young person’s kin, community, and people identified as significant in their lives

Requirements for Success

With a significant background in child, youth & family sector, you will be confident in your case management processes, ensure the right to self-determination drives your practice, while promoting the wellbeing of young people. Other requirements include:

• A Degree or Diploma in Social Welfare/Social Science or similar and a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role
• Comprehensive understanding of the barriers and issues affecting young people who have been in state care, including those disengaged from education, training, and employment.
• Ability to work in a culturally safe, trauma-informed manner, with strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture.
• Proven experience in providing case management, assessment, counselling, and crisis intervention for vulnerable young people with complex needs.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Aboriginal communities and services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with high-level computer literacy.
• Ability to work flexibly in a solutions-focused manner, both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Must have a Full driver licence with no restrictions

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 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
Your Benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
• Free external, confidential counselling
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How To Apply
To be considered for this opportunity, send your application today!
Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.
Act Now! Apply quickly to be considered for this important and life changing rol

• Develop a young persons’ natural networks and assisting them to build and maintain connection to culture, country, family, and community supports
• Offer and broker access to a safety net of financial support and resources through the Home Stretch WA service offer
• Provide tailored support services using a culturally safe and strengths-based approach and case coordination that is consistent with the Home Stretch WA Transition Coach Practice Principles
• Working collaboratively with relevant stakeholders including the Department of Communities Child Protection staff, foster families, carers, the young person’s kin, community, and people identified as significant in their live