Case Workers Staying Home Leaving Violence Service

We are seeking an experienced caseworker for the Staying Home Leaving Violence Service.

You will be part of a team delivering a best practice, specialist, trauma-informed model of

service delivery to women affected by domestic and family violence (DFV) and committed to empowering women and children to break the cycle of DFV.

Our case workers collaborate with colleagues to provide an effective and streamlined service to adult and child victims of domestic and family violence with support to recover from abuse.

The SHLV team provides practical and emotional support to women who are affected by domestic and family violence, including those who are still living in an abusive relationship.

Child clients are considered as clients in their own right and direct services are provided to children. Services to children are negotiated and agreed on by the parent client of the service.

The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrated understanding of the dynamics, complexities and legal and social welfare consequences of domestic violence and experience supporting people impacted by domestic abuse. Responsibilities include face to face consultation, home visits and facilitation of client group work.

Applicants must have a commitment to empowering women and children affected by DFV, an understanding or willingness to learn the principles of a trauma-informed approach to service delivery, have demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and have demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis. Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable.

This position is open to female applicants only. Justice Support Centre considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Details

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Essential Criteria

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in disciplines relevant to this role;

• Demonstrated understanding of domestic and family violence, its complexities and

consequences, particularly as they affect people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander people, people from multicultural backgrounds and members of the LGBTQI

community;

• Demonstrated experience in case management;

• Demonstrated understanding of working with people who are impacted by trauma and

related issues;

• Demonstrated ability to be self-directing, plan, prioritise and exercise initiative;

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, building networks and partnerships;

• Excellent written and verbal communication;

• Demonstrated understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic and family

violence, and related legal matters such as family law, care and protection;

• Good computer literacy - ability to use word processing software including Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Current driver’s license, comprehensively insured vehicle and capacity to use own vehicle for work purposes

Desirable Criteria

Desirable Criteria

• Fluency in a community language other than English

• Sound knowledge of South West Sydney area and its community services network

How to Apply

1. Read the Position Description and Essential and Desirable Criteria below.

2. Your application should include a covering letter, a resume and an additional document addressing the Essential and Desirable criteria.

The covering letter needs to state:

• The position you are applying for; please indicate if you are interested in full time or part time

• Your current contact details; and

Your resume should detail:

• your employment history including dates and a brief statement of duties for previous roles; and

• your education history.

Your additional document should clearly explain:

• how your skills and experience meet each listed criteria;

• Applications that do not address ALL of the Essential Criteria will not be considered.

You should also ensure you are able to later provide contact details for two professional referees (at least one current or previous line manager).

3. Please send written applications to alison@justicesupportcentre.org.au.

Justice Support Centre

Justice Support Centre is a not for profit community legal centre.

Our legal services include information, advice and legal representation for people in South West Sydney whose access to justice is denied or constrained and includes specialised legal services for victim-survivors of DFV.

Our DFV services include court support and advocacy, safety planning, case management and financial counselling.

Both the legal and DFV teams offer tailored training and workshops to community members and community organisations.

We give our clients the guidance, legal advice, support services and strength they need to claim their rights, know their options and choose their next steps.