Recovery Case Worker

• Permanent opportunities 38 Hours per week or 30.4 Hours per week
• Location: Port Macquarie NSW 2444
• Salary: $78189 to $ 82164 FTE Super NFP Salary Packaging
• Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• 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 were building hope and possibility for all.

Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting people living with severe mental illness to build independence achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives in their communities We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Recovery Workers to join our Community Living Support (CLS) team. Our Community Living Support Program provides psychosocial recovery-focused support to people living with severe mental illness. We help participants develop the skills confidence and connections they need to live independently and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

As a Mental Health Recovery Worker you will work alongside participants empowering them to achieve their own recovery goals through a strengths-based person-centred approach. You will provide psychosocial support that promotes independence wellbeing social inclusion and personal growth. Rather than doing things for participants you will mentor coach and support them to develop the skills and confidence to manage daily life strengthen community connections and work towards their own vision of recovery. You will work collaboratively with participants families carers clinical teams and community services to create stability improve quality of life and support sustainable recovery outcomes.

If you are passionate about recovery community inclusion and empowering people to reach their full potential we would love to hear from you.

People with lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value that lived experience brings to recovery-oriented practice and welcome applicants who can use this experience alongside their professional skills to support others on their recovery journey.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Build positive professional and trusting relationships with participants.
• Deliver recovery-focused psychosocial support tailored to individual goals and needs.
• Facilitate mutual planning sessions and develop individual support plans.
• Provide case management and care coordination to support holistic recovery outcomes.
• Support participants to improve independent living skills
• Deliver psychoeducation and recovery-focused skill development.
• Support participants to access and navigate community health housing and social support services.
• Maintain effective communication with families carers clinical teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement appropriate responses in line with organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate case notes reports and documentation.
• Advocate for participant choice self-determination and inclusion

Requirementsforsuccess

• Qualification in Mental Health Community Services Social Work Psychology Human Services or a related field (or working towards).
• Experience supporting people living with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Sound understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.
• Demonstrated case management and support coordination skills.
• Ability to build strong therapeutic and professional relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and community-based supports.
• Lived experience of mental illness and personal recovery or experience supporting a family member or loved one through their recovery journey highly regarded.
• Ability to utilise lived experience appropriately to inspire hope build rapport and support recovery-focused outcomes within professional boundaries.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Current Driver Licence.

Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history checkqualificationsand referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Your benefits

To ensure our employees feel valued empowered and celebrated weprovidea range of employee benefits including:

• Rewarding work every day you knowyouremaking a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging reducing your tax (details viaAccessPay
• Free external confidential counselling and access tochaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Opportunity topurchaseadditionalannual leave
• Extra leaveincluding:Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Ourculture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

Weprioritisethe safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We arecommitted 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 tosubmitan applicationand aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as whoever you are ifyoureskilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support tosubmityour application please emailor visitourCareers pageforadditionalcontact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.For culturally safe support orassistancewith your application please contact us at

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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you