• Casual
• Location: Aldinga beach, SA
• 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

FLO is a student enrolment strategy, aimed to support the engagement and retention of young people in secondary school who are identified at risk of disengaging from a mainstream school based learning.

As a Case Manager, your key responsibility is to deliver Mission Australia's case management services to young people under the Department for Education (DfE) Deed of Agreement.  You will play a key role in assisting students who are facing multiple issues/barriers to successful school engagement, positive learning outcomes and employment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake detailed assessments to support desired client educational, training and/or employment outcomes
• Deliver individually tailored case management services and activities to clients
• Facilitate with group sessions for clients where necessary and appropriate such as living skills, budgeting, SACE module etc
• Build strong relationships with all stakeholders whilst actively advocating for our young people
• Maintain accurate, up-to date and compliant case records at all times

Qualifications & experience

• Qualified in one or more of the following: Cert IV in Youth Work or Youth Justice Bachelor in Social Work or Psychology, or Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection) or higher as minimum qualifications are essential
• FLO Experience is essential
• Proven history of working with young people with high and complex needs
• Successful experience in providing services to young people at risk, both individually and in groups
• Senior First Aid Certificate an advantage
• Current & valid Working with Children clearance
• A Current Driver's License
• A strong alignment to Mission Australia's purpose and values
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

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. 

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.

If you have a disability and need support, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - FLO enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 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

View the  PD - FLO Case Manager 2019 .pdf and click “Apply now”. We will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.