Family Violence Case Manager – Outreach Full Time 2 roles

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced Outreach Case Manager to join our team. We are committed advocates for women and their children affected by family violence.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting women and children accessing McAuley crisis accommodation
• Screening and facilitation of crisis accommodation entry/exit, conducting risk assessments and completing safety plans
• Provide ongoing flexible outreach support to empower women and children to regain power and control of their lives, through accessing services, building connections and safe affordable housing

The position is based in a positive and professional team with strong leadership, focused on empowering women through intensive and individualised case management support in the Western region.

A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent is required. Ideally applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of a range of risk assessment, intervention and case management skills, preferably within the Family Violence sector.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating and networking with multiple 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.
• Demonstrated background or training relevant to working with clients with complex needs, including family violence, alcohol, drugs, CALD and/or mental illness.
• Highly developed communication skills
• Experience in shared casework or group work.

We provide excellent support and growth opportunities through coaching and training with a focus on developing your professional competence.

We also offer:

• A supportive and energetic team environment
• Access to salary packaging that increases your take home pay
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family.

A National (and International if applicable) Police check, Working with Children Check (Employee version) and a current driver’s license are required for this position. Salary is in line with SCHADS level 5. Salary packaging available.

McAuley Community Services for Women values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. McAuley Community Services for Women is a child safe organisation, and upholds the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

This role is open only to female identifying candidates