Social Worker

4 months ago


Sydney, Australia Mission Australia Full time

Permanent Full Time| 38 hours per week
- Location: Camperdown, NSW 2050
- Salary - $83K + 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

Provide comprehensive support and advocacy to clients and communities grappling with Alcohol and Other Drugs (AoD). You will engage in providing case management and case co-ordination to individuals with drug and alcohol needs including housing, parenting and family support, income and employment. You will be required to be creative in addressing issues and challenges that are faced by participants in order to achieve the desired outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- Provide intensive, evidence-based, person-centered case management and review progression against case plan
- Deliver treatment interventions aligned with NSW Quality Framework and Clinical Care Standards for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment through counselling, care coordination and education sessions and group sessions
- Work with clients to create holistic and strength-based support plans and facilitate AOD education sessions and awareness within the community
- Respond to referrals of clients to the service from other services and/or direct client contact
- Assist program manager and other staff in addressing complex cases or emergencies
- Complete a range of administrative duties for the efficient running of services
- Actively participate in staff meetings, team discussions and relevant network meetings
- Support Clinical governance framework and implement quality program activities to ensure compliance with service standards

Requirements for Success
- Degree/Diploma in Social Work with at least 2 years’ experience working with mental health and/or AOD program
- Experience providing case management to individuals with complex needs through trauma-informed practices
- Understanding of substance abuse disorder and/or mental illness
- Well-developed written and verbal communication along with interpersonal communication
- Strong computer skills and understanding of specialized programs e.g. word, excel, powerpoint.

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 and child-safe certificate.

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



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

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply’.

As a committed

Circle Back Initiative

For further information regarding working with us, visit

Working for Mission Australia.



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