Program Manager Staying Home Leaving Violence

The Program Manager will work with the SHLV team to ensure that the most appropriate and effective services are provided to women and children who have separated from a violent partner or family member, but choose to remain in their own home, or a home of their choice.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Details

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Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in social work or equivalent preferred, or experience in a relevant field

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of two years’ experience working within the domestic violence field.
• Proven leadership and high-level staff management and strong team building skills, ideally gained in the domestic violence sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day operations of a domestic violence specialist service.
• Extensive experience working with clients and stakeholders in a community setting.
• Demonstrated effective crisis, early intervention and complex case management using feminist, strength-based, trauma-informed and holistic approaches.
• Integrated understanding of specific issues for marginalised clients (Aboriginal women, women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LBGTQI, women with disabilities and children experiencing domestic or family violence).
• Excellent verbal and written skills (communicate at all levels, produce high quality client case notes and reports, meeting facilitation, public presentation, supervision and debriefing).
• Highly developed skills in conflict resolution, negotiation and advocacy and handling ‘difficult conversations.
• Well-developed time management skills.
• The ability to balance and prioritise administrative work with client work.
• Well-developed administrative, data collection and financial systems skills, including reporting to funding authorities and to management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Child Protection Legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of technology in keeping women and children safe.
• Current Drivers Licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of WHS Act 2010
• Familiarity with database data collection

Other Information

Staying Home Leaving Violence is a specialist domestic and family violence service covering the Bega Valley Shire and the southern end of Eurobodalla to Dalmeny. The program assists women and their children who have separated from a violent partner or family member. The program aims to improve outcomes for women and children by supporting them to live in the home of their choice.

Support is needs-based and not time-limited. It may include advocacy, emotional support, safety planning, risk assessment, assistance at court, safety equipment and security upgrades. Participation is voluntary.

BENEFITS OF THE POSITION

To be part of a dynamic feminist organisation that has made and continues to make positive changes for adults and children at risk of homelessness and affected by domestic and family violence. Other benefits of the position include:

• NFP salary sacrificing benefits (up to $15 900 per year)
• Paid study leave and other leave benefits
• Access to external clinical supervision
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Refer to the Position Description attached or visit our website https://sewacs.org.au/frontpage-article/job-vacancies-2/

South East Women & Children's Services

South East Women and Children’s Services (SEWACS) is a community-based organisation providing holistic homelessness, domestic violence, and youth support services across Bega Valley and Eurobodalla Shires. The organisation includes three programs: Staying Home Leaving Violence, Youth Accommodation Service and Eurobodalla Domestic and Family Violence Service. SEWACS places a collaborative and trauma-informed approach at the forefront of all casework.