* Permanent Full Time | 38 Hours per week
* Salary: $75,545 to $79,385 plus super plus salary packaging
* Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
* Location: Bega Valley, NSW 2550
* 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
The Homelessness & Housing Support service in Bega Valley, NSW provides comprehensive assistance to adults and families facing homelessness or at risk. This service features a dedicated 4-bedroom crisis accommodation facility designed for women with or without children affected by family and domestic violence.
Additionally, the program offers personalized support, advocacy, and outreach services to address individual needs and facilitate sustainable housing solutions.
Embark on a rewarding career where your compassion and dedication can make a real difference. Join us in supporting clients and colleagues through impactful support activities, all grounded in Mission Australia's values. Your care and commitment will be essential in achieving positive outcomes for our community.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* Respond to referrals and conduct assessments as required.
* Provide intensive strength-based case management.
* Work with families, women, and men in crisis situations
* Manage complex caseloads and refer families to services in the local area.
* Build strong relationships with your clients to ensure they have all the support to achieve their goals.
* Build and managing relationships with key stakeholders of the business and programs.
* Empower and support your clients to become independent.
Requirements for Success:
* Diploma in Community Services with relevant experience, or other appropriate qualifications/experience.
* Demonstrated relevant work experience in the homelessness sector
* Proven ability to build and maintain sustainable relationships with internal and external partners.
* Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals at risk of homelessness.
* Previous experience supporting people from a variety of different backgrounds and levels of disadvantage
* Understanding of recovery factors from lived experience and professional development, with the ability to support others on their recovery journey.
* Current NSW driver’s license.
Although this is not an identified position, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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.
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
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.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
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
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