Family Preservation Case Manager
Family Preservation Case Manager
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Job Description
- Permanent Full Time38 Hours per week.
- $87138 Super Not for Profit Salary packaging
- Location: Port Macquarie NSW 2444
- 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
Join us in making a tangible impact on children and families in Port Macquarie through the Family Preservation Program! Were seeking a compassionate and skilled Case Manager to join our dynamic team and contribute to the wellbeing of vulnerable families.
In this role youll embark on a fulfilling journey of providing targeted support to families with children aged 017. Your efforts will directly contribute to ensuring children grow up in safe and nurturing environments where their health and wellbeing are prioritized.
With a pool car provided for outreach work during business hours youll have the opportunity to engage directly with families in their homes and communities providing personalized support where it matters most.
Although this is not an identified position we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide culturally embedded case management tailored to families with children aged 017. Your approach will be sensitive to diverse cultural backgrounds ensuring every family receives personalized support.
- Focus on parental vulnerabilities such as domestic violence mental health issues disability and substance misuse. Empower parents with strategies skills and resources to enhance family stability and wellbeing.
- Facilitate access to therapeutic services for parents and quality childrens services to promote healthy child development. Your role is pivotal in ensuring comprehensive support for every family member.
- Collaborate closely with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) to identify and engage families at risk of significant harm providing timely interventions and support.
Requirements for Success:
- Tertiary Qualification with at least oneyear relevant experience in the human services industry or lesser qualification with substantial relevant experience in the human services industry.
- Demonstrated experience in case management particularly with families and children is essential. Knowledge of issues like domestic violence mental health and child development is highly valued.
- Computer literate in a Windows environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Current Drivers Licence.
- First Aid Certificate.
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 youre 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 or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
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
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
Your Benefits
- Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
- Notforprofit 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
