time left to apply End Date: January 11, 2025 (8 hours left to apply)
job requisition id JR103432
Part Time Contract | February 2025 to January 2026 Flexible hours | 22.8 to 30.4 hours per week $38.23 to $40.17 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Salary dependent on qualifications and experience 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.
Are you passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact in the community?
Join our Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program and help empower grandparents who have bravely stepped into the role of primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
Often facing challenging family circumstances, these incredible individuals need your support to thrive and succeed.
The program helps grandparents to develop their confidence and parenting skills, and helps them connect with schools, the service system, and other supports in the community.
While the service mostly works with grandparents raising grandchildren aged 0-12, the service can include children up to 18 years of age.
Due to the geographical area the program covers, travel is an essential part of the role, a pool car will be provided, and travel will be during work time.
Join us in this rewarding role and be a part of a supportive, passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of grandparents and their grandchildren.
Your key responsibilities will be to: Facilitate Support Groups across the region including the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and other locations as directed by the Program Manager. Assist and encourage families to develop the necessary skills to make informed decisions. Work with families to reduce social isolation and build on their strengths. Provide problem management and offer support to clients working through personal crisis. Facilitate and participate in case conferences with other relevant services. Participate in direct supervision with Program Manager to discuss program outcomes. Maintain and monitor all relevant documentation in accordance to MA policy. Requirements for Success Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience. Experience in Case Management and Youth Work. Knowledge and understanding of issues facing vulnerable families and their children. First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain. Current Driver Licence. 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 prioritise 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.
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 ******
Rewarding work – every day you know you're making a real difference. Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay). Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off. How to Apply Click 'Apply' and send your application today!
To be considered for this position applications must be received by Friday 10th January at 4.00pm AEDT.
Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
Thank you.
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