Domestic Violence Case Manager

• $25.00 per hour
• Immediate start - Interviews Wed 25th November
• Domestic Violence

Location:  South West Sydney
Package:  $25.00 per hour

Our client is a community and welfare organistaion that assists a wide range of clients. They are one of the largest charitable groups in NSW. We are looking for a causal Outreach Worker to assist with their domestic violence service in South West Sydney.

The contract is full-time for a initally for a period of 3 months and they are looking for a candidate to start ASAP.

To be female is a genuine requirement for the position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997.

You will be providing outreach case management for single women and their children. This will include:

• Developing caseplans for long and short term goals
• Hand-over interviews with their client and existing Caseworker
• Provide support and advocacy for clients to government and non-government agencies
• Reporting of child protections issues
• Reviewing case plans
• Maintaining client case records

Essential Criteria

• Welfare qualifications and relevant experience
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Have case management experience
• Understanding of domestic violence and homelessness and its effects on women and children
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Understanding of issues facing women from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Understanding of child protection legislation
• Possess good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Computer literate
• Current drivers licence, own vehicle is highly desirable

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of the issues facing women who may have a mental health or drug/alcohol addiction
• Experience in housing issues
• Community language
• First Aid Certificate

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Working with Children Check.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, please contact Michelle Mills on (02) 9299 2399 or email m.mills@brcrecruitment.com.au

Apply nowTo be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.