Case Manager, Children And Young Person, Domestic And Family Violence

ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIA

We are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

YWCA Australia is currently seeking a dedicated Case Manager to join our Domestic and Family Violence Team in our Darwin office. This role is offered on either full time or part time basis, 0.6 FTE to full-time (negotiable with successful applicant) on a maximum term contract ending on 30 June 2026.

The role is responsible for the provision of case management for Children and Young people who have experienced domestic or Family Violence by:

• Providing risk assessment, crisis intervention, safety planning, and holistic support under the YWCA Case Management, and Service Model and Practice Frameworks 
• Develop and monitor individualised case plans for Children and Young people
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to model and support positive parenting interactions
• Coordinate referrals to a range of specialist and community-based children's service providers

ABOUT YOU

The ideal applicant will have:

• Certificate IV or Diploma Community Services/Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or other relevant tertiary qualifications (highly desirable)
• Experience in a similar role with children or young people who have experienced domestic or Family Violence
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply current gendered theory and practice relating to Domestic and Family Violence and its impact on women, Children and family functioning
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability in a trauma informed approach with children, young people and parents, and culturally sensitive practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

This position will require the applicant to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements.  This includes:

• Completion of a national criminal history check
• A valid relevant state-based working with children permit

YWCA considers being a female a genuine occupational requirement for the position as envisaged under Section 35 of the Anti-Discrimination Act. As such, you will only be suitable for this role if you identify as a woman.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11 February 2024

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