Domestic and Family Violence Case Worker - Staying Home Leaving Violence
Domestic and Family Violence Case Worker - Staying Home Leaving Violence
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$ 95000 - 115000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Full-time role based on Dharawal country in Campbelltown (Contract position until June 30 2026)
- $86k - $93k Super Salary Packaging
- Flexible friendly organisation Optional monthly accrued day off!
The Centre for Womens Children & Family Health has a commitment to employing women from diverse backgrounds. The Benevolent Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
About the role
Our Centre for Womens Childrens and Family Health in Campbelltown supports women and families particularly those affected by domestic violence to make positive safe and informed choices. We use a trauma informed strengths-based approach and integrated wrap around service model.
As our Case Worker you will join our integrated service model working with women and children who have experienced domestic and sexual violence where you will provide effective flexible and holistic case management support. We use a trauma informed person-centred approach to support women to heal from domestic violence sexual assault grief loss and other womens health issues. You will have an in-depth understanding of Domestic and Family Violence and relevant legislation have a good understanding of the court process effective advocacy skills and networking abilities with relevant services in the area.
Duties
Work with clients to undertake comprehensive assessments to develop implement monitor and review their client plan and outcomes that identify strengths as well as areas of risk ensuring clients are actively engaged in the process.
Responsible for managing and coordinating brokerage.
Engage clients using appropriate assessment and risk minimisation processes.
Ensure client plans are shared openly with clients and where applicable other agencies.
Coordinate with other service providers including government departments and agencies notably womens domestic violence court advocacy services police Centrelink and housing services.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take home even more pay!
- Work/Life Balance- Enjoy flexible work arrangements including accruing an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
- Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
You will have a relevant tertiary (degree) qualification in social work community services or similar:
You will have at least 3-4 years case management experience.
Experience working with women affected by trauma domestic violence mental health or other forms of adversity (By phone and /or face to face).
Ability to quickly and effectively evaluate the needs of a client who may be in crisis and identify potential referrals that may meet their needs.
A clear understanding of child protection issues and mandatory reporting responsibilities.
Excellent time management and organising skills to balance competing demands and provide timely responses to clients.
Current Drivers Licence.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Have a question ContactAlyce Dive on to discuss the role in more detail.
*Internally this position is called a Child and Family Practitioner
Employment Type
Contract
