Organisation : Uniting
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Casual/Vacation, Contract/Temporary
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 13 Jul, 2021
About the organisation
About the role
- Leading Community Services Organisation
- Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
- Maximum Term and Casual roles available
About the opportunity
We have exciting opportunities for Family Safety Contact Workers to join our highly reputable and iconic Victorian and Tasmanian community services organisation. The role of the Family Safety Contact Worker is to support women involved in Uniting’s Family Violence Intervention Program, including assessments of their safety, referring women exposed to Family Violence to appropriate services, provision of group work and partner contact.
About you
The ideal candidates will have:
- Bachelor of Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, Welfare Studies or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in providing individual counselling and support for women impacted by family violence.
- Demonstrated experience in comprehensive assessment
- Experience in working with complex situations and the capacity to engage vulnerable clients
- Demonstrated understanding of the feminist framework
- A demonstrated understanding of work with people from a CALD background
- Demonstrated experience in successfully facilitating groups and workshops.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Applications close on Tuesday 13 July 2021
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact Chris McInnes, Senior Manager – Family Violence on 0422 062 622
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Visit us: https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Family Safety Contact Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
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