HASI Plus Community Service Worker (Case Manager) - Eastwood

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Community Service Worker – HASI PLUS

• Not for profit salary packaging
• Permanent full time
• Eastwood and North Ryde Location

About Mission Australia

Mission Australia is a non-denominational Christian charity that has been helping vulnerable Australians move towards independence for more than 155 years.

Every day we support people nationwide by combatting homelessness, assisting disadvantaged families and children, addressing mental health issues, fighting substance dependencies and much more.

We're generously supported by our funders, partners and tens of thousands of everyday Australians, who make the work of our tireless volunteers and staff possible.

Your Opportunity

The HASI Plus program is a supported accommodation service for people with severe mental health issues whom are transitioning from mental health inpatient units or correctional facilities.

We are seeking a Community Service Worker to join our team. This can be a challenging yet rewarding position, as you will be assisting consumers to readjust to living within the community, who after long periods of admission in mental health inpatient units or similar institutions, require stable housing and heightened support as they work towards their individual recovery goals and independence.

HASI Plus operates 24/7 and you need to be available to work variable hours across the week including weekends and active night shifts, which on average are 1-2 per fortnight, however, these are planned well in advance. Generous shift penalties apply and we strive to support a good work/life balance.

Duties:

• Provide ongoing recovery orientated care coordination with consumers;
• Support and empower consumers to undertake daily living skills, budgeting and medication management;
• Work alongside consumers and other appropriate services to create individualised support plans that are in line with consumer’s personal goals and needs;
• Create and update individual consumer files, notes and reports as required;
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including family/supports of consumers, service partners and government agencies;
• Contribute to the effective functioning and development of HASI Plus through involvement in projects, contribution to team forums and training and development;
• Assist in the promotion and awareness of HASI Plus and its involvement within the local community.

Position Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, welfare or other related disciplines and/or equivalent experience;
• Understanding of the recovery orientated principles and framework, as well as psycho-social rehabilitation;
• Previous care coordination/case management experience;
• Knowledge of the mental health system and issues affecting people with a mental illness;
• A high level of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
• Skills in liaising, negotiating and advocating for the people we work with;
• Driver License.

As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check.

Benefits  

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via Advantage);
• Discounted health care with Medibank Private
• Purchase additional annual leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee discounts with hotels, travel insurance, and major retailers
• Free, confidential counselling service.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mission Australia is an inclusive employer. We celebrate our diversity and strive to reflect contemporary Australian society and all the communities in which we work, in order to better serve our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, People with Disability, Sexually and Gender Diverse people, people with lived experience of adversity and from people of all ages.

Click "APPLY NOW" noting applications close 26th of July.

For further information regarding working with us visit Working for Mission Australia.

 Community Service Worker - PD December 2017 (1).pdf

Eastwood/ N Ryde, North Shore, Case Manager, Case Worker, Community, residential accommodation, 24/7, mental health, HASI PLUS, Housing Accommodation Service Initiative