Adolescent and Family Case Manager - Liverpool, Australia - Mission Australia

Mission Australia

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Liverpool, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Part Time, role offering 3 days per week:

Location: Working across Campbelltown, Liverpool and Claymore:

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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

We have an opportunity for a Case Manager to join our TEI Child, Youth and Family Service based in Campbelltown and working across Claymore and Liverpool areas.

This service helps disadvantaged individuals and families by offering advice, support & referrals, case management, parenting and practical skill development groups.

This role is being offered on a part time, maximum term basis through to 30th June 2025, your primary working days will be Wednesday to Friday, however there will be some training needs that require flexibility in your working days during the first few weeks of employment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Respond to and ensure that new referrals meet the service criteria, have a clear understanding of how the service operates and consent to participate in data collection
Work with clients to create individual client driven case plans including referral to supplementary services as needed
Provide ongoing case management with participants and review progression against case plans
Assist participants in the process of transition out of the service into independence or other services including the support team
Develop quality relationships with a range of key stakeholders in Campbelltown and Liverpool including community organisations, local schools and relevant health professionals to allow for the effective provision of support and information to clients
Develop and conduct a range of groupwork programs for clients on a range of topics relevant to adolescents and families
Conduct client risk assessments and liaise with Service Manager to ensure that work is undertaken in a safe manner

Requirements for Success

Previous experience with Case Management and working to a Case Plan
Tertiary Qualifications in Social Work/Youth Work or relevant related discipline
Detailed knowledge of youth issues relating to, mental illness, alcohol and drug use etc
Excellent written and oral communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively with clients, team members and other service providers
Current and valid Drivers Licence

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.

Your benefits

Rewarding work every day you know you're making a real difference
Notforprofit 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.
Extra leave available including an additional public holiday and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

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