Recovery Case Worker

• Casual
• Location: Botany NSW
• Salary: $50/hour Super
• 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 moreabout usandour purpose.

Your Opportunity

HASI is a community mental health recovery program funded by Ministry of Health. The service works in partnership with relevant stakeholders in particular with the community mental health service. The program provides recovery-based psycho-social support with the client in the centre. Entails a combination of case work and support work. Most of the role is direct frontline service delivery; face to face with client in the community. Support workers mainly support the team with various clients in the community. Case workers do a combination of case coordination and support work.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Recovery Case Worker to join our team and deliver client-centred support that empowers individuals on their recovery journey. Working within a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed framework you will support clients to build independence wellbeing and community connection.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide culturally responsive person-centred case management in line with Mission Australias Recovery and National Case Management frameworks
• Conduct client intake assessments registrations and develop strengths-based case plans
• Deliver ongoing outreach support to assist clients with day-to-day living skills medication observation and service navigation
• Monitor and review client progress towards goals assisting with transition to independence or onward referrals
• Support delivery of group programs and life-skills training under direction
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams service providers government and community stakeholders
• Complete required administrative and compliance duties ensuring accurate case notes data entry and reporting

Requirements for Success

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in the community services social work and/or mental health space
• Experience in case management or support work within community mental health homelessness or related services
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and ability to work collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and rapport
• Ability to work autonomously under general supervision and manage competing priorities
• Committed to Mission Australias values and strengths-based practice
• Drivers licence with no restrictions

Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications referee checks and WWCC.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
• Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities

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 prioritize 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

How to apply

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.

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