Intake Support Worker

• Max term - 12 Months| Part Time - 15 hrs per week (flexible days)
• Location: Kingswood NSW 2747
• Salary - $36.84/hr + Super + Salary Packaging benefit
• 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
This role supports women and women led families who have experienced intimate partner violence in Western Sydney. To assess their eligibility into the Priority Program and to help them to apply for Housing and to navigate into the services system and to ensure they are connected to the supports they need.
Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct Intake of women who are referred to or self-refer to the program
• Responsible for the intake and referral processes, referring all women to appropriate services
• Provide one-off support, referral and information to appropriate clients
• Contribute to the effective functioning and development of the services across the region through involvement in projects
• Establish and maintain a Private Rentals Property Register and a database of potential tenants

Requirements for Success
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:

• Ideally Diploma in Social Welfare or relevant industry experience
• Strong listening and engagement skills including the ability to build and maintain relationships
• A sound level of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• A positive team player who looks for ways to improve current work practices and processes
• Previous experience intake and assessment.

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're committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.
We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
If you need support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@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 (details via AccessPay)
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

How to apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please click 'Apply for this job' and send your cover letter and resume today. As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.
For further information regarding working with us, visit Working for Mission Australia.
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.