Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
* Salary: $75,545 to $79,385 per annum FTE plus super + salary packaging
* Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
* Located in Broken Hill NSW 2880
* 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.
Your Opportunity
The Reconnect Programs supports young people between 12 and 18 who are at risk of becoming homeless, or who are already homeless, or experiencing family conflict, living in Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Ivanhoe, & Menindee.
As a Youth Support Worker, you will provide early intervention case management support to young people at risk of homelessness, and their families. This includes the provision of individual case management, family support, group work programs and provision of information and supported referral.
Due to the geographical area the program covers, outreach work is an essential part of the role, a Pool car will be provided for outreach work.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* Respond to referrals or approaches to the Program.
* Schedule and conduct ongoing case management sessions with whole families or individuals.
* Develop quality relationships with a range of key stakeholders.
* Develop and conduct a range of groups and information sessions for families.
* Participate in a range of interagency meetings, steering committees, and other forums.
* Accurately record information in management files for all clients in line with Mission Australia protocols and program.
* Proactively raise concerns that affect the safety and wellbeing of children and young people engaging with MA services.
Qualifications & experience:
* Tertiary Qualification and / or relevant experience in the human services industry desirable
* Knowledge and experience working with issues relating to youth homelessness including domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health.
* Demonstrated experience in working therapeutically in partnership with young people and their families.
* Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups.
* First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
* Current NSW Driver's License
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.
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.
Your benefits
* Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
* Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax
* 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
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