Domestic Violence Specialist Worker
Vor 3 Tagen
We are seeking a Domestic Violence Specialist Worker (‘DV Specialist’) for our Ashfield hub service, who is skilled in providing specialist support and collaborative case management to women and their child(ren) who are survivors of domestic violence.
The role is currently 12-months fixed term with the possibility of permanency.
THE ROLE:
The role will act as the first point of contact for people seeking urgent access to specialist Domestic and Family Violence Supports and services, including crisis and transitional accommodation, financial and material aid, undertaking risk assessments, safety planning and providing assistance completing Domestic Violence Protection Order applications.
While the role is primarily crisis/safety planning, a case management/care coordination aspect will involve assisting clients in engaging with other services (e.g., refuges, counselling, court support) and participating in outreach and care coordination with other professionals offsite (vehicle access provided). The DV Specialist may also be required to attend relevant consortium partnership meetings and professional discipline meetings related to client service provision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertake risk assessments, safety planning and provide assistance completing Domestic Violence Protection Orders.
- Engage in collaborative case planning, safety planning and support with clients, other CADA team members and team leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Advocate and coordinate with relevant services to access. accommodation/housing, income security, financial counselling and supports, access to education and childcare for children, migration matters, legal matters, health concerns, mental health concerns and social isolation.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care, including organising and/or participating in multidisciplinary care reviews and reflections
- Facilitate and complete referrals to other health, mental health and welfare support services where appropriate
- Maintain updated and appropriately standardised documentation, encompassing client case notes, reports, and various written communications. Facilitate seamless information handover as needed.
- Build relationships with other DV, mental health services, primary health services and other health and community, emergency, and justice related services service providers, and work collaboratively to ensure effective coordination and continuity of care for clients
- Participate in informal and formal case conferences, staff meetings and planned meetings.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL HAVE:
- Knowledge of health and other treatment services relevant to the client group
- Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed care and counselling for persons with complex support needs
- Proficient in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
- An ability to manage critical incidents, identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to self and others in both outreach and service-based capacities.
- Ability to work in a multi-skilled, high pressure, client focused environment with the ability to be agile, non-judgmental and empowering.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Well organised, self-motivated and proactive
WHY ARE WE AN EMPLOYEE OF CHOICE? WE OFFER:
- Professional Development Opportunities
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- NFP Salary Packaging Benefit ($15,900 Tax Free Benefit)
- 6 Mental Health Days (coming soon)
- Health and Wellbeing Program (WHEREFIT)
- Close to Public Transport / or Free Off Street Parking
47 AUD - 47.52 AUD (Hour)
TO APPLY:If you have experience in Domestic Violence Support and are looking to make an impact in the community, then please click APPLY and send through your resume.
Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be female so applications from female candidates are encouraged. This job is open to applicants from all backgrounds.
Bill Crews Charitable Trust and the Exodus Foundation are separate but co-operating entities. Both collaborate to meet the services and programs delivered under the Rev. Bill Crews Foundation brand name.
All Bill Crews Foundation employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to comply with relevant booster vaccinations approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required prior to commencing this role.
Applicants must hold work rights for Australia, and the successful candidate will be required to complete a Working With Children Check and Police Check as part of their employment.
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