$99,683 per annum + super + not for profit salary packaging benefits Permanent role | 38 hours per week Location: Port Macquarie or Kempsey NSW 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.
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Your Opportunity The Psychosocial Support Program (PSP) is a vital program in the community in partnership with the Healthy North Coast PHN supporting people living with mental health issues.
Based in Port Macquarie or Kempsey and covering the Mid North Coast you will be responsible for leading a team of 8 exceptional people who provide support to clients with severe and persistent mental health issues, assisting them to navigate and coordinate their recovery.
This role will provide supervision, guidance and support to the team as well as be responsible for auditing of case notes and ongoing reporting functions.
Your Key Responsibilities Conduct regular case-reviews and supervise staff to ensure effective review of client recovery plans and monitor service delivery and outcomes.
Contribute to staff performance discussions when required including setting priorities and outcomes, planning, and organising work and monitoring workflows.
Provide ongoing intensive person-centred holistic and strength-based support to clients.
Assist clients to develop the capacity to self-manage and access required supports independently.
Attend and participate in external meeting and case conference reviews as required by the Program Manager.
Requirements for Success With a significant background in Mental Health , you will be confident in your values-based leadership and inclusion processes.
Other requirements include: Relevant university degree or diploma with 3+ years skills and experience in leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams, or other appropriate qualifications or experience acceptable to Mission Australia to perform the role.
Work with a strengths-based framework to facilitate client choice, safety, and responsibility.
Personal development and self-awareness including mastery with own wellness and confidence in own resilience.
Local knowledge and existing relationships with the community sector is desirable.
A positive and person-centred, trauma informed and recovery orientated approach with a strong guiding belief about everyone's capacity to self-right and grow within and beyond their current circumstances.
Ability to manage a range of tasks including those which fall outside of management to ensure others provide the support required for clients accessing the service.
Must have Full driver licence with no restrictions.
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.
So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email ****** or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
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 ****** Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
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 ) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities 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!
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Applications are shortlisted as they are received.
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