Impactful Case Worker – Homelessness & Housing Support

Mission Australia; Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Coonamble; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Free external counselling

Chaplaincy support

Volunteering opportunities

Additional annual leave

Mission Australia days off

Job summary

Mission Australia in New South Wales is seeking passionate Case Workers to join our team across Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Coonamble, supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence, and housing instability.

As a Case Worker, you will deliver strengths-based case management, risk assessments, and help clients access housing, financial, legal, health and community services.

Qualifications

• Experience working within community services, homelessness, housing, domestic and family violence, youth, family or related sectors.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and case management skills.
• A compassionate, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Delivering strengths-based case management and support planning.
• Conducting risk assessments and safety planning.
• Supporting clients to access housing, financial, legal, health and community services.
• Maintaining accurate case notes and client records.
• Building positive relationships with stakeholders and referral partners.
• Ensuring service delivery aligns with Mission Australia’s values and practice frameworks.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership, supervision and guidance to staff.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Risk assessments

Independent and team work

Client-focused approach

Driver licence

First Aid and CPR

Job description

Mission Australia in New South Wales is seeking passionate Case Workers to join our team across Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Coonamble, supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence, and housing instability.

As a Case Worker, you will deliver strengths-based case management, risk assessments, and help clients access housing, financial, legal, health and community services.