Case Worker

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a growth role in the Domestic and Family Violence space, and join a reputable not-for-profit centre-based organisation.
- _Based in the beautiful Eastern Suburbs, 2035_
- _PT 30 hours per week over 4 days, 1 day WFH 3 day WFO_
- _Competitive above award pay rate of up to $42.63 - $43.85 per hour + Super + access to NFP salary benefits_

**What the role involves**

Working in a collaborative team of caseworkers, this role involves enabling women who are experiencing Domestic & Family Violence to stay safely in their own home or home of their choice. This is done through case management, safety strategies and support for women in the local LGA.
- Day-to-day management of complex caseload of clients and management of new referrals
- Case manage clients in the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program as per program guidelines
- Assess, approve and monitor brokerage expenditure to provide security upgrades for clients
- Participate in the Womens Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service and local Safety Action Management meetings
- Maintain and grow key stakeholder relationships in the community
- Work collaboratively across the organisation and maintain referral pathways with other service providers
- Be available for drop-in clients during work hours

**This role is right for you if you have,**
- Experience working as a case worker in the Family and Domestic Violence space or strong knowledge of working with women and children experience DFV
- Qualifications in community service, case work or similar would be highly regarded
- Strong cultural understanding and demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders and CALD background is essential
- A respectful, non-judgemental and collaborative working style
- Ideally, you will have a local understanding of the DFV/Child Protection space and the Staying Home Leaving Violence Program
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Ability to speak a community language would be highly regarded
- This role considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s. 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)._

**This is an opportunity you don't want to miss**

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