Case Worker - Domestic And Family Violence

• Employment Term: Full-time, 12 month max term contract
• Location: Nundah
• Remuneration: From $47.50 per hour + 11% Super + NFP salary packaging

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Community 

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are seeking Domestic and Family ViolenceCase Worker for our Supported Accommodation team. This outreach position is a maximum term (12 month) full time, Monday to Friday opportunity. The role provides outreach based, specialised case management support to women and children who are escaping Domestic and Family Violence who require support with safety planning, undertaking risk assessments, provision of court support (DV and Family Law), provision of information and education in relation to Domestic and Family Violence and its impacts.  

The applicant will also be required to have experience in running psycho-educational groups and knowledge of group facilitation processes. This position forms part of a team response where we offer safe, practical, emotional and educative support to women impacted by Domestic and Family Violence.

Due to the inherent requirements of this programs delivery we require female representation from our Supported Accommodation team, as such we are currently looking for a Female Support Worker. To be a female is a genuine requirement for the position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1997

• Current Queensland Driver’s License – Presentation of a current license must be made before the appointment will be made.  
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

To be considered, you must also include a cover letter, resume and address the following selection criteria:

1.Tertiary qualifications in a relevant human services field with demonstrated skills and experience in working with women and children experiencing Domestic and Family Violence

2. A demonstrated understanding of the issues related to Domestic and Family Violence, the criminal justice response to DV, legislation in relation to Domestic Violence Orders and an understanding of the family law system and child protection system

3. Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning

4. Highly developed interpersonal communication skills that are consistent with a strengths based and trauma informed approach

5. Demonstrated professional integrity, with respect to matters such as privacy, confidentiality and the best interests of the child.

6. Demonstrated ability in facilitating psychoeducational groups and knowledge of group facilitation processes

7. Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively within a team and to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

8. Demonstrated ability to apply a case management approach including the ability to maintain client documentation and proficiency in the use of technology including computer systems and software.

9. Ability to work within the beliefs, mission, values and policies of UnitingCare Community and adhere to the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety and other relevant Legislation as they apply to the region’s services

At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable children, financial resilience and Family wellbeing. Our Family and Child Services team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference 

Our Family and Child Services team are passionate about their work with parents to ensure children remain safe in the home and parents have the skills, resilience and capability to effectively parent and meet their children’s developmental, educational, health and well-being needs. We also provide targeted services to men who are seeking to change their behaviour.

Joining our Family and Child Services team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: 

• provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children 
• implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.  

Safe workplace 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.