Court Support for Men Case Worker

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits - some of what we offer...

• We offer relocation assistance of up to $3000 plusup to two-weeks accommodation (paid) to help you settle in Katherine
• We pay Above the Award salary (SCHADS Gr4.1 $88980 per annum)
• Access Sixweeks annual leave per year plus 17.5% extra leave loading
• Maximise your take home pay with Salary Packaging up to $15900offered through CBB - calculate here
• Eligible for a Remote Area Benefit
• Use the Staff rewards program with a Savings and Discount App you can use to save money on regular household expenses (over 450 well-known retailers)

The Mens Court Support Program in Katherine works with men attending court to provide them with help including referrals to access support services programs and Mental Health Support. Working and supporting men who are accessing services for Domestic and Family Violence is an important part of increasing safety for victim-survivors in the community.

CatholicCare NT is a not-for-profit organisation providing social services and programs to individuals couples families children groups schools and agencies across the Northern Territory. For more about us visit CatholicCare NT online.

The Case Worker focuses on providing Social Support to men each day at the Katherine Courthouse who are victim-survivors of Domestic and Family Violence as well as men who are alleged users of violence. When not at the courts the Case Worker meets with men local stakeholders makes referrals to other support services manages case notes risk assessments and conducts regular follow up on recent cases. As our Mens Court Support Case Worker you will

• Report directly to the Regional Manager Katherine
• Work Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
• Provide support services to men in court to help them engage
• Complete safety planning risk assessments and case management
• Liaise with service providers and follow up on referrals
• Assess needs and refer men for support around parenting mental health financial and housing support advocacy and access to mens behaviour change programs
• Create Case Plans for monitoring participant progress and goals
• Work with men to address challenges and achieve social and emotional wellbeing
• Collaborate in network activities with key stakeholders in relevant areas
• Participate in supervision and evaluation to review case management practices
• Ensure data and case notes are maintained promptly and accurately

Here is what we are looking for - is this you

Read the role description (attached document below) for more details. These are the key elements we are looking for in our Case Worker to ensure our clients our program and you achieve success. When applying include a Cover Letter with some examples of how and where you developed the following:

• You have a relevant qualification and/or significant experience in a case worker/support role supporting people with complex needs
• You have developed a trauma informed practice and knowledge of domestic violence mental health issues risk and safety planning
• You have experience working with (mostly) men and building productive and supportive relationships
• You have excellent personal communication skills as well as confidence in writing case notes and reports using various online tools including MS Office intranet and emails.
• You have experience in creating case plans and supporting clients towards positive outcomes and social/emotional wellbeing
• You are culturally competent and can connect with male Aboriginal clients from both urban regional and remote settings.

1. Download the Role Description and read the full duties (scroll down). This will also form the basis of the interview.
2. Complete a Cover Letter that gives examples of how you have developed the Key things we are looking for (see list above).
3. Include a detailed Resume highlighting your relevant experience
4. Include the name/contact details of two professional Referees one should be a recent Supervisor/Manager. (You will be consulted prior to us contacting them)