Mission Australia
Transition Coach
Bunbury & South West, WA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
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About the role
- United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country.
- By offering continued assistance up to the age of 21, you will help ensure that these young people have the stability, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in adulthood.
Responsibilities
- Develop a young persons' natural networks and assisting them to build and maintain connection to culture, country, family, and community supports.
- Offer and broker access to a safety net of financial support and resources through the Home Stretch WA service offer.
- Provide tailored support services using a culturally safe and strengths-based approach and case coordination that is consistent with the Home Stretch WA Transition Coach Practice Principles.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Aboriginal communities and services.
- Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
- Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
- Together we're building hope and possibility for all.
- In this rewarding role, you will provide individualised, professional support and case coordination to young people, extending crucial resources and guidance as they navigate the complex journey to independence.
Requirements
- A Degree or Diploma in Social Welfare/Social Science or similar and a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role
- Must have a Full driver licence with no restrictions.
- Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
Skills
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need
Compensation
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay )
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Benefits
- Ensure the right to self-determination drives your practice, while promoting the wellbeing of young people.
- Comprehensive understanding of the barriers and issues affecting young people who have been in state care, including those disengaged from education, training, and employment.
Company info
- Ability to work flexibly in a solutions-focused manner, both independently and as part of a diverse team.
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
- 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.
- Find out more about us and our purpose.
- Applications for this role are shortlisted as received and we are interviewing through the advertising period.
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