Specialist Family Violence Case Worker

2 days ago

Hamlyn Heights, Australia Bethany Community Support Full time

**About the role**:
Bethany is excited to advertise for the role of Specialist Family Violence Case Worker based in Geelong. This position is full time, ongoing, and will be reporting to the Team Leader - Specialist Women’s and Children’s Services. The core purpose of this role is to provide risk assessment, safety planning, and case management support for women and children who are engaged in family violence services at Bethany Community Support.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Conduct comprehensive safety and risk assessments in line with the MARAM to determine the current and ongoing risks and service requirements for women and children experiencing family violence.
- Under the guidance of senior workers, provide a case management response to a caseload of low to medium complexity cases.
- To fully consider the needs of women and children who have experienced or witnessed family violence and make appropriate referrals.
- Work in close liaison with Family Safety Contact Worker to ensure streamlined referral into case management when risk escalates.
- Partner with Specialist Men’s Services, Family Safety Contact, Barwon Orange Door to ensure an integrated service response to women and children, accountability, and ongoing service development.
- Co-facilitate a range of educational or support based groups under the guidance of Specialist Case Workers and provide secondary consultation to internal or external services.

**About you**:

- Holds a relevant degree or post graduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related behavioral science, Criminology, or a related discipline and is willing to undertake further training to achieve Mandatory Minimum Qualifications.
- Experience in the family violence field, demonstrated particularly in provision of case management crisis intervention and/or therapeutic interventions for women and children.
- A comprehensive understanding of the gendered nature of family violence and the impact upon women, children, and families.
- Ability to demonstrate culturally sensitive practice in relation to family violence, inclusive of the needs of Indigenous and CALD communities.
- Capacity to facilitate therapeutic or educational support groups for women and children in relation to family violence.
- Well-developed observational, conceptual, and analytical skills, together with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including written mediums.

**What we offer**:

- A diverse and inclusive environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program

**How to apply**:
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Kristy Berryman, Manager Family Violence on 0455 510 993.

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