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Form of workHousing Plus is a leading NFP Community Services Provider with a 30 + year history, providing housing, domestic violence, homelessness and other community services in NSW. With offices in Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee, Dubbo and Parkes and services reaching the Central, Western and Hunter regions of NSW, our purpose is to achieve healthy, engaged and vibrant communities in which individuals enjoy opportunities to thrive and build a promising future for their families.
Housing Plus operate a state-of-the-art facility called The Orchard, in Orange, for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. We are looking for two Case Workers as part of our Operation Courage Service, working out of the Orchard. As part of the passionate Orchard team, the Case Worker will deliver best practice support services to women and children in Orange and surrounds.
Operation Courage Provides:
- Emergency and transitional accommodation
- Case Management for high needs victims
- Transport to safety
- Brokerage for emergency needs such as food and sanitary items
- Safety planning
- Assistance with victims compensation
- On-going Information, advocacy, support and referral
To be successful, you will require strong experience in Community Services, ideally within the DFV Sector; proven ability to professionally and sensitively deliver client services to clients experiencing emotional distress; well-developed communication skills; and demonstrated experience in identifying key stakeholders and establishing effective relationships.
In return, we can offer you the chance to make a significant contribution to our organisation and community, as well as learning and development opportunities, health and well-being program, reward and recognition and salary packaging.
Please include in your application a cover letter outlining why the role interests you, and how you meet the above requirements.
These are fulltime positions on Maximum Term Contracts until 30th June 2026.
Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for WDVCAS work and WDVCAP has been formally exempted under s.31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 for this purpose.
Applicants identifying as Aboriginal are encouraged to apply.
Applications close Friday, 1 March 2024, however we will start screening and interviewing any suitable candidates prior to this time so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
