Domestic Family Violence Case Worker

4 weeks ago

Illawarra, Australia Mission Australia Full time

Full Time | Permanent- Salary: $87,138 + Super + Salary packaging- Location: Nowra, NSW 2541- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.

Your Opportunity

Join our dynamic team at the Domestic and Family Violence Service, where you’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in the Nowra and Shellharbour South Coast NSW LGA. This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital support to families with children under 18, helping them achieve safety and security. As part of our team, you’ll engage in intensive case management, using a strengths-based approach to prevent and reduce child abuse and neglect. You’ll work closely with parents facing challenges such as domestic violence, mental health issues, and substance misuse, empowering them to develop the skills and strategies needed to keep their children safe.

In this role, you’ll deliver engaging parenting programs, conduct home visits, and connect families with essential services. Collaborate with Mission Australia and Family & Community Services to ensure the highest standards of care, while building strong relationships with families, agencies, and the community. If you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to a supportive and dedicated team, this is the perfect role for you

Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Offer focused support to families affected by domestic violence.- Assist parents in developing strategies, skills, and resources to enhance the safety and wellbeing of their children at home.- Deliver sessional, group-based, and issue-focused parenting programs aimed at building parents' knowledge, skills, and confidence.- Offer structured, one-on-one support and skill development to parents through home visiting programs.- Help families navigate and access universal and specialist services within the local service system.- Collaborate with Mission Australia and The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) to adhere to program guidelines and stay informed on relevant legislation to ensure high-quality service delivery.- Engage families identified as low risk of significant harm, working in partnership with DCJ.- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with children, families, agency staff, and communities.- Fulfill mandatory reporting requirements in accordance with DCJ and Mission Australia policies and procedures.- Liaise with co-workers, community partners, and external agencies for consultation, referrals, networking, training, community development, and family advocacy.- Create and maintain individualized case management files for all clients, following Mission Australia protocols.- Complete various internal and external reports related to clients and the program, including referral forms, safety and risk assessments, family strengths and needs assessments, home visiting and parenting program plans, and childcare records.- Attend regular program and site staff meetings.

Requirements for Success- Bachelor in the human services industry, or other appropriate qualifications/experience desirable.- Significant experience in Domestic Family Violence.- Experience in case management and the delivery of living skills and/or parenting programs.- Understanding of issues facing vulnerable families and their children.- Ability to work effectively in a team and within a multidisciplinary team environment- Strong collaborative skills, able to work cooperatively with colleagues and external stakeholders- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written- Proficient in making referrals to appropriate services and resources- Ability to engage and build rapport with families, even in challenging or resistant situations- Non-judgmental approach to working with diverse families and individuals- Excellent time management skills- Current NSW drivers’ licence.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

Your benefits- Rewarding work - every day you know you’re making a real difference- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax- Free external, confidential counselling- Volunteering opportunities- Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.

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