Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NTChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (NT), (MIFANT), is a leading non-profit organisation providing services for children and young people at risk of developing a mental illness and people living with a mental illness and their carers and families.MIFANT is the NT representative of the nationally recognised organisations: Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia and Mental Health Carers Australia and have been providing services in the NT for over 30 years.The RoleBased in either Tennant Creek or Alice Springs, the Case Coordinator role provides case management and support for children and young people who are at risk of developing mental health issues. This program is provided holistically and includes family and community wrap-around supports.Culture and BenefitsBecome a valued and empowered member of the teamMIFANT is an award-winning service winning the Mental Health Week Award for Mental Health Employer of the Year and the Mental Health Week Award for Mental Health Employee of the YearMIFANT offers charity-based salary packaging which benefits larger tax-deductible amountsPerformance bonusKey ResponsibilitiesProvide case management to children and young people at risk of developing a mental health issue.Deliver and/or organise services and activities including training and education to children, adults, and families.Develop and participate in community development projects and programs.Liaise with relevant stakeholders.Requirements for successDiploma or above in mental health or social/behavioural sciences field or equivalent of 3 years experience is desirable.Sound understanding of case management practices.Demonstrated experience in working in a team to achieve program aims and outcomes.Demonstrated experience in working in support settings with indigenous populations.Sound understanding of the range of issues faced by vulnerable children, young people, families and carers.Working knowledge or lived experience of issues faced by families affected by mental illness.Sound understanding of early intervention models of service provision.A current police check and working with children/ochre card (or ability to get one)Right to live and work in Australia.For the right candidate:Relocation expenses may be considered.Fly in fly out options may be considered.Sponsorship may be considered.Next StepsTo apply for the position, either apply through Seek or send your cover letter and resume to ****** will be shortlisted as they are received.Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a Case Coordinator?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have experience working with young people with complex needs?Do you have experience in a community outreach environment?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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