Safe & Strong (DFV) Case Worker
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3 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Permanent Full-time position based on Gamilaroi lands in Tamworth
- $89k - $95.7k Super Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Flexible Friendly organisation career progression & leadership training opportunities
OurOrganisation
At The Benevolent Society we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms with dignity respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.
Were working towards a just society where everyone feels valued safe and included. As a notforprofit independent and nonreligious organisation we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.
About the role
The role involves working closely with families experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors that may lead to neglect child abuse or family violence.
This role will be embedded in our Child Youth and Family (CYF) programs and you will work closely with the local CYF team. You will also provide group facilitation in schools or in other community settings parental education including working with perpetrators of domestic and family violence and community outreach to build positive trusting relationships and support families in creating safe and nurturing environments.
You will collaborate with Aboriginal staff and local communities to ensure culturally sensitive and respectful service delivery enhancing our ability to engage meaningfully with Aboriginal clients.
In this role you will leverage our established delivery infrastructure and local workforce. You will be part of a team that is committed to providing flexible responsive and outcomes-focused support tailored to the unique needs of each family. Your work will include proactive community engagement risk assessment safety planning and linking families with additional support services as needed. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable families and contribute to the broader goal of reducing the risk of entry into the child protection system improving community participation and fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment among clients.
Duties
- Provide education interventions and specialist advice that supports the CYF team working with families experiencing Domestic and Family Violence
- Work with parents to develop their parenting skills to better meet the needs of their children with a specific focus on preventing family violence neglect and child abuse.
- Work individually in the home as well as facilitating relevant group programs and information and resources regarding services available in the community drawing on a range of evidence-based programs
- Work with family membersincluding perpetrators of DFVto address negative parenting behaviours including the use of violence coercive control and other potentially harmful behaviours that impact healthy relationships and development.
- Coordinate with other service providers to plan and promote group work in the local area creating partnerships and networks to improve outcomes for clients
- Deliver and promote community education workshops to raise awareness of domestic violence issues that may be impacting clients of the service address the effects of trauma and reduce social isolation
- Engage clients using appropriate strengths-based assessment tools to develop implement monitor and review their plan and outcomes that identify strengths as well as areas of vulnerability ensuring clients are actively engaged in the process.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best lifeis 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 homeeven more pay!
Work/Life Balance-Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options andaccrueanadditionalday off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
Recognition and Reward -Sector competitiveremuneration various recognitionprogramsand access to long service leave after 5 years.
Wellness -Stay fit with a Fitness passportutiliseour Employee Assistance Program and evenpurchaseadditionalleave.
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 to10 daysunpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice onreference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Requirements
Relevant qualificationin Social Work Psychology CommunityServicesor a related human services field (Diploma or higher).
Experience delivering intensive caseworkwith vulnerable children and families ideally within family preservation childprotectionor communitybased support programs.
Sound understanding of traumainformed practice childsafetyand risk assessment with the ability toidentifyand respond to child protection concerns.
Strong communicationand engagement skills including culturally safe practice and effective collaboration with families and service partners.
Practical requirements including confidence with case documentation and systems a current NSW Drivers Licence and NSW WorkingWithChildren Check.
If youidentify asAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanderpeople then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Societyrecognisesand values cultural knowledge and wisdom ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercommunitieswe 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.
Interested Apply online today!
Pleasesubmityour current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
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This role aligns to the capability requirements of an Individual Contributor. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills values andbehavioursrequiredat this level.
About Company
At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life. Call 1800 236 762.
