Domestic & Family Violence Specialist

$36.62 - $39.40 per hour + Super 

Life at Coast Shelter

Coast Shelter is a leading Central Coast not for profit charity assisting families, adults and young people with complex issues arising from their experience of homelessness, abuse and neglect. Our organisation is driven by our mission to deliver innovative solutions to address homelessness, violence and poverty to achieve immediate and lasting changes.

At Coast Shelter, you'll be joining a team of committed staff and volunteers who work to end Homelessness and Domestic and Family Violence within our community. We are bold with ideas and operate with pace and passion.

Coast Shelter employees are innovative professionals who are driven to help make positive change.

The Role

We are looking for an outstanding Domestic & Family Violence Specialist to join Coast Shelter’s 28 day Domestic Violence Rapid Response Program based on the Central Coast.  The position is responsible for delivering high quality case management and after hours support to Women & Children escaping immediate domestic and family violence who require assistance with rapid re-housing who may have left a violent relationship, or who are wanting to leave.

Our Values 

• Respect
• Innovation
• Connection
• Trust

Ways we Reward You!

• Competitive Remuneration Package including access to extensive salary packaging offerings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Values Driven Organisation
• Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support

Details

Essential Criteria

To be considered for the position you must be able to address the essential criteria below:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or a related field, or minimum 5 years’ experience in case management, ideally working with Women & Children escaping Domestic Violence
• Demonstrated ability to apply a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach to case management
• Experience and demonstrated ability in providing high quality crisis intervention, case management and advocacy support for people with complex needs
• Ability to motivate and engage with all walks of life
• Proven ability to maintain boundaries and respond to challenging behaviours
• Excellent communication with proven written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office

Other Information

If you are successful in gaining employment with Coast Shelter you must hold a NSW driver's licence, First Aid Certificate, National Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check.

How to Apply

Enquires: Jason Brown People & Culture Manager

Please apply by providing a resume and cover letter.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices and the principles of cultural diversity. Coast Shelter strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Coast Shelter