Case Worker – Domestic Violence

• Be a part of making a difference in the local community
• Work close to home
• Increase take home pay with Salary Packaging

  
  
About the Opportunity…
The position is Part Time at 28 hours per week for a period up until June 2023. There may be opportunity for the position to be extended past this period depending on business need. Hours will need to span over Monday – Thursday. Salary for this role is classified at level 5 in the NSW SCHADS Award (Pay Point to be determined based on experience). The role is based in Pendle Hill but covers the whole of Parramatta & Holroyd LGA therefore will require some travel as necessary.
  
The position provides support to women & children escaping domestic violence through intervention, case management and group work services. Working closely with clients who choose to stay in their home by assessing safety needs, seeking to improve social, health, economic and legal outcomes for families, reduce homelessness and promote accountability for offenders of violence.
  
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Case Management
• Project Management
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Influencing Systems Change

  
What you’ll need to succeed…
The successful applicant will be a passionate woman with sound experience in case management and a proven ability to support women & children in crisis with complex needs. Your experience will also include networking, advocacy and you will have a good understanding of domestic violence.
  
Selection Criteria…

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Science, Counselling or related fields
• At least 2 years’ experience working with women and children impacted by family violence
• Demonstrated knowledge of the complex issues affecting women and children who have experienced family violence, including mental health, disability and homelessness
• Demonstrated experience providing client focused, collaborative, flexible, case management, including developing case plans, undertaking risk assessments, conducting home visits, providing information and referral and advocacy
• Demonstrated experience networking and working collaboratively with other stakeholders both internal and external
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills both day to day and in crisis situations
• Ability to work both independently and within a small team
• High level of computer literacy (including Office 365 and online information client management systems)
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of current legislation and frameworks relevant to the protection of Victims of domestic violence in NSW (i.e. ADVO)
• Understanding of contemporary domestic violence practice, including the gendered nature of violence and working with trauma
• Understanding and commitment to supporting Aboriginal and CALD families, ensuring a culturally responsive approach
• Experience in, and willingness to deliver education programs to a variety of cohorts
• Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Working With Children Check (WWCC) (or willingness to obtain)
• Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

  
PHFS considers being a woman a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).