Organisation : Merri Health
Location : Melbourne (Preston)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 6 Dec, 2021
About the organisation
Your new organisation
At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.
What we offer
Merri Health is the provider of the Victims Assistance Program (VAP) across the Northern Metropolitan region. The Victims Support Worker is an integral role that provides support and information to victims of violent crime. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple community settings, with opportunities to act up with higher duties as required.
We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.
You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.
About the role
- Preston
- Full time
- Opportunity to support victims ofviolent crime in the Northern Metropolitan region
Your new role
As a Victims Support Worker you will be responsible for:
– Providing practical supprt and case management services for victims of violent crime including assessment, care plan development, advocacy, education and referral
– Undertaking initial needs assessment including urgency of need, risk and follow-up assessments and actions
– Providing a range of mental health and wellbeing supports on a continuum including psychological first aid and safety planning
– Liaising with internal and external services to maintain relevant links and networks to strengthen services to victims of violent crime
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:
– Tertiary qualification in social work or other related discipline
– Demonstrated experience and skills in information provision, intake, risk assessment and referral
– Demonstrated casework and/or case management experience
– Sound knowledge base and demonstrated experience working with trauma and recovery
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Victims Support Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Mental_Health
