Domestic Violence Specialist Workers - Casual Relief Staff

We are seeking Casual Specialist Domestic Violence Workers who are skilled in providing specialist support and collaborative case management to women and their child(ren) who are victim-survivors of domestic and/or family violence. The successful applicants will be willing to undertake further training in using a trauma-informed and strength-based approach in their work. Casual Domestic Violence Specialist workers may be required to work across DV West’s multiple sites/services (DV West Nepean, DV West Blacktown/Hills, DV West Wirrawee Gunya, DV West Blue Mountains, DV West After Hours). Capacity to work both on site and from home. To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under (Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)

Details

Essential Criteria

• Understanding the drivers and gendered nature of violence against women
• Proven ability to provide case management providing direct support, assistance and advocacy for women and children
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, other services and government agencies
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Ability to work remotely from your place of residence
• Availability to participate on an on-call roster (depending on level of experience)
• Current NSW drivers’ licence

Desirable Criteria

• Previous working experience in a women’s domestic violence refuge
• Ability to work with Aboriginal and CALD women and children in a culturally sensitive manner
• Current first aid certificate

How to Apply

Please address individually each of the Essential and Desirable Criteria set out above

• Provide your most recent CV
• Provide a cover letter
• Provide the contact details of 2 referees

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment (costs are covered by DV West). Email applications to renee.r@dvwest.org.au using the subject line: Casual Domestic Violence Specialist Worker application Enquiries: 02 4732 2318

DV West

DV West’s vision is for a society free of violence against women and children; a society where women and children are safe in their homes and in their communities and have the support and resources they need to live active and fulfilling lives. We provide supported crisis accommodation, transitional housing, an After Hours service and outreach support for women and children in the Nepean, Blue Mountains, Blacktown/Hills, and Hawkesbury districts. Our services are provided by women, for women and children. We operate within a feminist framework and acknowledge that domestic violence is predominately gender-based. Our practice is evidence based and informed by 40 years of working with women’s lived experiences. We are an inclusive organisation for all woman-identifying people. DV West is committed to empowering women and children by focusing on their strengths and exploring their hopes for the future. We prioritise the safety needs of women and children affected by domestic and family violence and we advocate for creating non-violent communities. For more information about our work and values please visit http://www.dvwest.org.au/