Organisation : McAuley Community Services for Women
Location : Melbourne (Maribynong- McAuley Care)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 29 Jan, 2021
About the organisation
McAuley Community Services for Women, a ministry of the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, is committed to creating a world that enables women and children to participate in society on their own terms through innovative services, advocacy and a caring community… so poverty and homelessness can be eradicated.
About the role
Job Description
Individualised and Family Support
(Ref: McAuley’s Direct Practice Competencies No.2, 3 and No. 6 Cultural Diversity) |
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Residential Care
(Ref: McAuley’s Direct Practice Competencies No.2 & 5) |
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Understanding Family Violence and Homelessness (Ref: McAuley’s Direct Practice Competencies No.1) |
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Risk Management & Compliance Ref: McAuley’s Direct Practice Competencies |
Ensure ongoing accurate record keeping, including case notes, completed forms and reports according to program guidelines and agency registration obligations
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Self-Management
(Ref: McAuley’s Direct Practice Competencies No.8) |
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Team Work
(Ref: McAuley’s Direct Practice Competencies No.4) |
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Desired Skills and Experience
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Please address each of these in your application
Essential Requirements
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the operations of McAuley Community Services for Women and its philosophy and core values.
- Demonstrated experience in communicating with service providers as appropriate to ensure the client’s needs are met.
- The ability to apply a flexible, non-judgmental and empowering approach to service delivery.
- The ability to manage service obligations including confidentiality, duty of care, mandatory reporting, other relevant legislation and professional conduct.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and with linguistic needs.
- Qualifications in social work, community services, welfare or a related discipline, or demonstrated experience working with clients with complex needs, preferably in a residential setting.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Requirements
- Knowledge of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 and understanding of Family Violence issues is desirable.
- Experience maintaining program data on a relevant computer program e.g. SHIP.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This position is offered on a probationary period of 6 months in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2010. This period may be subject to extension of the probation period for up to a further 3 months subject to an agreed work performance plan that encompasses and measures, but is not limited to, the following:
- To demonstrate a commitment to McAuley Community Services for Women’s Code of Conduct and Values.
- To demonstrate an ability to meet the expected standards of performance and competencies in relation to the requirement of the position description.
- Monthly supervision will be required and Annual Performance review will take place 12 months after the commencement date.
- This position description will be regularly updated in accordance with the developing needs of the organisation.
- Occasional out of hours work may be required.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Qualifications in social work, community services, welfare or a related discipline, or demonstrated experience working with clients with complex needs, preferably in a residential setting
- All McAuley Community Services for Women’s employees are required to:
- Comply with all McAuley Community Services for Women’s policies and procedures
- Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulation
- Comply with all other Commonwealth and State legislation relevant to the organisation
- Uphold and enhance the reputation of McAuley Community Services for Women
- Maintain the highest standards of integrity and behaviour in line with McAuley Community Services for Women’s Code of Conduct and undertake identified training and professional development activities/programs.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Residential Support Worker - Family Violence/Homelessness via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services