Specialist Worker Children and Young People

• Twelve Month Contract
• 38 Hours per week| Flexible hours considered.
• $72814 to $78,082 plus super plus salary packaging
• Located in Lightning Ridge
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!

Life at Mission AustraliaWhen 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 andYour OpportunityDue to an increase in funding Mission Australia are excited to be able to recruit a Specialist Worker for Children and Young People in Lightning Ridge.The Specialist Workers for Children and Young People (SWCYP) will work with Children and Young People in our Safe Houses who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and who have been impacted by Domestic and Family Violence to provide direct trauma informed family centered and culturally appropriate service.Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Providing ongoing case management
• Referrals to other appropriate services
• Coordinate and facilitation of a range of individual and group support programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including service partners.
• Ensure that all required internal and external client paperwork is completed and copies kept on file.
• Complete a range of other administrative duties for the efficient running of the service.

Requirements for Success:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications and or relevant experience in Early Childhood
• Knowledge and experience working with client issues relating to homelessness including domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health etc.
• Computer literate in a windows environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Current NSW Driver’s License.
• Senior 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 cultureOur 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 or visit our for additional contact details.Find out more about a .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)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to
• 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.
• Lightning Ridge additional benefits:

• Additional $350 each year to help with cost of living in a remote area
• Access to up to 3 additional days Personal/carers leave each year

How to applyClick ‘Apply’ and send your application today!As a committed 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!