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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.
We are looking for a Part TimeCase Worker to join our Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) program based in Mudgee. The position will work 22.8 hours per week, and we are happy to negotiate suitable days and hours with the successful candidate.
This position is responsible for delivering high quality case management activities to enable women and children remain safe and free from domestic violence in their own home, and remain so over time. The program focuses on early intervention and prevention principles to prevent homelessness and enable women and children to experience long term stability in housing, income, employment, education, and social support networks.
The Case Worker will establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and networks with key stakeholders to ensure effective service referral pathways to facilitate women’s ability to stay home safely after separation from domestic violence, and to raise awareness of alternative accommodation options for the excluded person.
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.
This is a Part Time position on Maximum Term Contract until 30th June 2026.
Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for SHLV work and DFSV 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, 12 April 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.
