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Form of workAbout the opportunity
EVP Case Workers will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of practitioners to offer trauma informed, strength-based, client-centred, wrap-around support and services including intake, assessment and referrals to other programs and services. This role will also work closely with Case Workers / practitioners from other programs (internal and external) to assess and process applications for the EVP made on behalf of their clients. This role may also provide short-term direct case management support for clients who face multiple and interrelated barriers to leaving and re-establishing their lives.
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What’s on offer
A remote work opportunity that will see you work from home 5 days per week.
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay.
We also offer a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (preferred), community services or related field. Minimum requirement: Diploma in Community Services, or similar.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in trauma-informed and strength-based practice.
- Capacity to engage clients from diverse backgrounds and establish effective working relationships.
- Working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities including working with interpreters.
- Well-developed time management, planning, administration and organizational skills.
- Understanding and knowledge of community services, for example, child, youth and family, family violence, housing, mental health and alcohol & other drug services.
- Experience working with victim survivors of family violence desirable
- Experience delivering phone-based services would be advantageous.
How to apply
Apply today by submitting the below and we’ll be in touch shortly:
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Applications will be assessed as they come through and interviews may take place prior to applications closing so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact Regina Bremen - Program Manager, Escaping Violence Payment on *************@vt.uniting.org.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
