• Part time (4 days a week) position based Wonnarua Country in the East Maitland
• $43.53ph - $46.83ph + Super + Salary Packaging  
• Flexible Friendly organisation

Our Organisation 

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.   

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

About the role 

Our Family Mental Health Support Service provides early intervention support to children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing, mental illness, to improve their wellbeing enabling them to better participate in their communities and reach their full potential.   

As a Mental Health Case Manager, you will work with your clients to develop healthy coping mechanisms, instill emotional strategies to manage behaviour and make suitable referrals.   

You will promote a culture where each young person’s point of view and preferences for recovery are recognised, respected and understood. An important part of this is building bridges between the young person and their community including school, medical services and psychological services.  

You may also co-facilitate group work for example Tune into Teams, iRespect (male DV group), Loves Bites, Drumming etc   

Duties 

• Engage Young people aged 9-18 and their parents/care givers using appropriate assessment and risk minimisation processes. 
• Work with clients to undertake comprehensive assessments to develop, implement, monitor and review their client plan and outcomes that identify strengths as well as areas of risk, ensuring children and young people are actively engaged in the process.  
• Coordinate with other service providers including government departments and agencies, schools, health services, GP’s and allied health providers to ensure services are delivered.  
• Assist clients to engage with wrap around services directly, as appropriate.  

Our Benefits   

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:  

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!    
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.      
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.  
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.       
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.  
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.   
• Our Reconciliation Commitment -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience 

As an experienced Mental Health Support Worker, Case Manager, Social Worker or Psychologist you will have  

• Understanding of complex trauma and its impact on child development & wellbeing 
• Holistic person centred, strengths-based approach to achieve lasting change 
• Capacity to work autonomously; juggle competing demands, your time and problem solve on the fly
• Capacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal community 
• Experience Facilitating Groups would be an advantage although not essential.
• A relevant tertiary (degree) qualification and current driver’s license   

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.   

Interested?

Apply online today!  Please submit your current CV and 1 page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Want to know more? Call Robyn O'Dell on 0447 539 735 for a confidential, friendly chat.  

*Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner. 

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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