Positions
Two positions available: Permanent full‐time – 38 hours per week, $90,188.13 + super + nfp benefits (maximum term until 30/06/2027 – parental leave cover). Part‐time – 22.8 hours per week, $54,113.04 + super + nfp benefits.
Life at Mission Australia
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need. When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia and build hope and possibility for all.
Home Stretch WA Program
The Home Stretch WA programme is a groundbreaking initiative co‐designed with young people, Aboriginal community members, and the broader support network. It is dedicated to transforming the transition from Out‐of‐Home Care to independence.
Your Opportunity
As a Home Stretch Transition Coach / Case Manager based on site in Bunbury with Mission Australia, you will provide individualised, professional support and case coordination to young people, extending crucial resources and guidance as they navigate the complex journey to independence. You will offer continued assistance up to the age of 21, helping them gain stability, skills, and confidence for adulthood.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a young person's natural networks and assist them to build and maintain connections to culture, country, family, and community supports.
* Offer and broker access to a safety net of financial support and resources through the Home Stretch WA service offer.
* Provide tailored support services using a culturally safe and strengths‐based approach and case coordination consistent with the Home Stretch WA Transition Coach Practice Principles.
* Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders including the Department of Communities Child Protection staff, foster families, carers, the young person's kin, community, and people identified as significant in their lives.
* Ensure the right to self‐determination drives your practice, while promoting the wellbeing of young people.
Requirements for Success
* Degree or Diploma in Social Welfare / Social Science or similar and a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.
* Comprehensive understanding of the barriers and issues affecting young people who have been in state care, including those disengaged from education, training, and employment.
* Ability to work in a culturally safe, trauma‐informed manner, with strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture.
* Proven experience in providing case management, assessment, counselling, and crisis intervention for vulnerable young people with complex needs.
* Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Aboriginal communities and services.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with high‐level computer literacy.
* Ability to work flexibly in a solutions‐focused manner, both independently and as part of a diverse team.
* Additional WA CPFS Child Protection Screening Checks.
* Must have a full driver licence with no restrictions.
* Full police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and a clearance to work with children / vulnerable people before starting work with us.
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 and access.
* Volunteering opportunities.
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
* Extra leave, including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off.
EEO Statement & Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture ensures you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise 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.
Location
Goomburrup (Bunbury) WA 6230
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