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Mission Australia

Social Worker- AOD Common Ground

Sydney

FULL TIME

October 28, 2024

Permanent Full Time| 38 hours per week
Location: Camperdown, NSW 2050
Salary: $87K + Super + Salary Packaging benefit
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.

Your Opportunity

Provide comprehensive support and advocacy to clients and communities grappling with Alcohol and Other Drugs (Ao D). You will engage in providing case management and case co-ordination to individuals with drug and alcohol needs including housing, parenting and family support, income and employment. You will be required to be creative in addressing issues and challenges that are faced by participants in order to achieve the desired outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Provide intensive, evidence-based, person-centered case management and review progression against case plan
Deliver treatment interventions aligned with NSW Quality Framework and Clinical Care Standards for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment through counselling, care coordination and education sessions and group sessions
Work with clients to create holistic and strength-based support plans and facilitate AOD education sessions and awareness within the community
Respond to referrals of clients to the service from other services and/or direct client contact
Assist program manager and other staff in addressing complex cases or emergencies
Complete a range of administrative duties for the efficient running of services
Actively participate in staff meetings, team discussions and relevant network meetings
Support Clinical governance framework and implement quality program activities to ensure compliance with service standards

Requirements for Success

Degree/Diploma in Social Work with at least 2 years’ experience working with mental health and/or AOD program
Experience providing case management to individuals with complex needs through trauma-informed practices
Understanding of substance abuse disorder and/or mental illness
Well-developed written and verbal communication along with interpersonal communication
Strong computer skills and understanding of specialized programs e.g. word, excel, Power Point.

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 and child-safe certificate.

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 prioritize 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. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at

deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email

talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au

Your 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

Volunteering opportunities
Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

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