Make a Meaningful Difference
Mission Australia's North Coast psychosocial support services help individuals with severe and persistent mental illness on their recovery journey.
Role Overview:
Deliver evidence-based, targeted psychosocial supports to build resilience and psychosocial skills for young people aged 15–25 presenting with psychosocial needs.
* Create personal recovery plans with clients and their networks.
* Provide one-on-one and group work to clients in schools and communities.
* Maintain detailed, accurate client records.
* Complete timely, factual case notes in our system.
* Conduct educational sessions for families and community groups.
* Help clients develop skills for harm reduction and recovery.
* Liaise with colleagues and external agencies for client advocacy and referrals.
* Conduct post-program follow-ups to gauge satisfaction and offer re-engagement.
Key Requirements:
* Relevant youth work or community services qualification preferred.
* Experience working with at-risk young people using culturally safe and inclusive practices.
* Working knowledge of adolescent mental health issues.
* Knowledge of case management.
* Good written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work from a culturally informed and strengths-based framework.
* Good conflict resolution skills.
* Resilience, solution-focused, and creative approach to challenges, with strong professional boundaries.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Valid driver's license.
* First aid certification or willingness to obtain.