AddressThese are full time, residential positions based in Alice Springs, Central Australia. We are conducting a national talent search and generous relocation and housing assistance will be included as part of the package.
Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia (WoSSCA) is a not-for-profit, non-government values driven organisation based in Alice Springs, Central Australia with a proud 40+ year history.
They operate on a feminist framework and are committed to assisting and enabling women and children experiencing gender-based violence by providing several critical services. Their vision is for all women and children to live safely, with respect and dignity, free from violence, in their chosen community.
In these newly created roles, the Central Intake and Referral Case Managers will provide a single point of entry into WoSSCA Crisis Accommodation and Outreach programs over a seven-day period, operating Monday – Sunday on day shifts. You will work four shifts from seven and will be paid premium rates for Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
A key part of these roles will be to provide a consistent, comprehensive assessment of women presenting to WoSSCA, utilising the NT Risk Assessment and Management Framework (RAMF), WoSSCA’s internal prioritisation tools, safety planning processes and referral pathways.
The successful candidates will have proficient experience in working with women in crisis and understanding of crisis intervention and crisis decision making as well as in advocacy and inter-service liaison including knowledge of local services and resources.
In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring all intakes and referrals are completed within a designated time frame and to a high standard in accordance with WoSSCA values, policies and procedures.
You will have the ability to perform a range of support duties and exercise initiative while using discretion and sound judgment to enable clients to explore and identify their needs and have a qualification in either Social Work, Psychology or Community Services, or experience commensurate with the position.
In addition, you will have key experience in working cross-culturally, with an excellent understanding of cultural safety and its application in service delivery.
You will be a proficient communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills, report writing, conflict resolution, interagency collaboration and the ability to contribute to policy and procedure development.
If you are all of the above and passionate about the successful delivery of an organisation's vision, mission and strategic plan and display a high degree of professionalism, integrity and ethical behaviour then we would like to hear from you.
A competitive base salary and excellent benefits package including relocation assistance, short term accommodation on arrival if required, salary sacrifice options and 6 weeks annual leave will be offered to the successful candidates in line with their skills and experience.
To be considered for these exciting new opportunities you must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency and be willing to obtain the relevant clearances and checks that are associated with these positions.
For expressions of interest and application submissions please forward all enquiries to ****@communityconsultingaustralia.com.au or call Mark on 0450 311*** for a confidential conversation.
WoSSCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building their strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and these positions may close when suitable candidates are appointed, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
