Family & Domestic Violence Support Workers jobs

• SCHADS 4: $46.70 per hour + super + Salary Packaging Options
• Permanent full-time position
• Central Coast location

About the role

We are seeking a skilled & experienced Caseworker to join our Integrated Domestic Family Violence Services (IDFVS) team on the Central Coast that provides women and children with support to escape and recover from violence and abuse and improve their outcomes. Support is provided through ongoing practical and emotional support for victim/survivors living through the abuse and for victims who have escaped the abuser.

The main objective of the role is to provide effective, flexible, client-cantered, trauma informed, high quality, time framed case management/coordination services to clients of our IDFVS program. You will work through the whole of family approach, which can include supporting the user of violence accessing appropriate supports in addressing their use of violence. Your role will provide direct support, safety audits and safety planning, advocacy and education where required to women with or without children planning to stay, leave or escape a violent relationship.

Our Caseworkers utilise a best practise model to deliver therapeutic outcomes, build client capabilities and safety, drive and promote change. This is a permanent full-time position (5 days a week) based in Tuggerah and will require the successful incumbent to travel across the Central Coast visiting families in their residential homes or in the Community. Following successful completion of the 6-month probation period, work from home option will be provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high quality, short term, comprehensive case management to support Victim Survivors through individualised case plans.
• Complete comprehensive safety and risk assessments.
• Provide support through advocacy, safety planning and collaboration with other services.
• Provide timely intake and triage assessment.
• Delivery of group facilitation on domestic violence education
• Develop and foster strong relationships with relevant external stakeholders and community groups including NSW Police, Department of Communities and Justice NSW Health etc.
• Professional record keeping/reporting and information sharing consistent with legislation relating to NSW Privacy and Confidentiality, Child Protection and Safer Pathway obligations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications.
• A diploma with a minimum 2 years’ experience in Case Management, working with victims of domestic family violence.
• Demonstrated practice experience relating to current Child Protection and domestic & family violence legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate networking and advocacy skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to provide strong and respectful advocacy in situations of high pressure and competing agendas.
• Ability to manage crisis or safety situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• A NSW Driver's Licence and insured vehicle.

Why Join CatholicCare?

• Salary packaging – Boost your take-home pay.
• Fitness Passport program – discounted gyms memberships across Australia.
• Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities and clinical supervision offered to grow your career.
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counselling and support.
• Bupa Health – Corporate health care discounts.
• Extra Leave – Additional paid leave day over Christmas.
• Hope Awards – Be recognised and celebrated for your impact.
• Baby Bonus – Paid bonus for eligible primary carer.

CatholicCare is a safe, inclusive, and respectful employer. We value the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to working alongside First Nations communities.

We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, faiths and diversity.

Please apply by attaching an up-to-date Resume and a Cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you! Any questions, reach out to: recruitment@catholiccaredbb.org.au

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