Case Manager (Safe At Home Focus)

A rewarding opportunity for a dedicated worker to join our mission to promote the safety of women and their children in the Limestone Coast region. Based in Mount Gambier.

The Role

The Case Manager (Safe at Home Focus) is responsible for the provision of specialised domestic violence case management designed to provide victim/survivors with the resources to remain safety in their home.  This position is based in the Limestone Coast Domestic Violence Service and will deliver services to victim/survivors across Centacare’s Domestic Violence Services in conjunction with a small dedicated Safe at Home team as well as case management teams across the four regions of Limestone Coast, Murray Mallee and Adelaide Hills, Riverland and Whyalla.

This position is funded on a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2024.

See attached position description for full details. 

What you need to bring

     Essential

• Degree in Social Work and/or demonstrated experience commensurate with the position
• Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check 
• Valid Australian Drivers Licence
• Ability to travel interstate when required
• Ability to undertake some work out of standard work hours when required

     Desirable

• Extensive demonstrated experience in sectors such as domestic and Aboriginal family violence, mental health, homelessness, case management and/or trauma informed service delivery
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities
• Experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families and communities

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Award 2010 Crisis Accommodation Level 3 $47.50per hour + super 
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Experienced and supportive leadership
• Professional team of specialist workers
• Supportive leadership and supervision
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
• Study leave for ongoing employees 

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Susie Smith, Regional Manager, on 0417 851 ***.

Applications close 5pm on Friday, 03 May 2024

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.