Youth Outreach Program Support Worker

Permanent | Full Time
Location: Belmore NSW 2192
Salary: $75K + Super + NFP Salary Packaging
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of young 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

Canterbury Bankstown Youth Service (CBYS) is a Specialist Homelessness Service (SHS) that provides various accommodation and support to young people. Residential Case Manager provides intensive Case Management support to young people 16 to 25 years of age who are homeless and have complex issues to make positive life changes. You will be passionate to work with young people with challenging behaviours resulted from neglect, AOD or MH issues.

Key responsibilities:

Support young people 16-25 years at risk of homelessness and might have complex needs
Provide evidence-informed, case management sessions that are person-centred
Provide outreach services to clients, assist achieving their tasks as per support plan
Provide effective community education and engagement programs for young people
Deliver single stream training programs which support the practical needs of the clients
Respond to referrals of clients to the service from internal and external support services
Work with clients to create holistic and strength-based individualised support plans
Attend network and external agency case meetings

Position Requirements

2 year Diploma in Social Welfare (or higher) or relevant industry experience
Case Management experience working with vulnerable young people
Demonstrated professional approach to the role including maintaining professional boundaries
Strong communication to assist in functional day to day support of clients
High level of record keeping and administrative skills

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 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 you’re 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

talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au

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

Your benefits

Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax

Free external, confidential counselling

Volunteering opportunities
Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

Mission Australia

North Sydney, 2060, Sydney, New South Wales

Early Childhood Education & Care

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