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Form of work- Full time Position - No weekend work with flexible working arrangements
- $42.21 per hour plus Superannuation and a generous salary packaging
- A varied and interesting role with an established and respected community organisation.
The CatholicCare Central Queensland and Helem Yumba Domestic & Family Violence Response program provides a range of collaborative and person-centred support interventions to adults, children and young people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, Domestic and Family Violence. The partnership between CatholicCare and Helem Yumba is a first for our region, ensuring that all Domestic and Family Violence supports are provided in a culturally safe way.
About CatholicCare Central Queensland
CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton. Specialising in the delivery of a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support and mediation and Domestic and Family Violence response, CatholicCare Central Queensland offers diverse and rewarding careers in busy and dynamic environments.
About the Role
The Domestic and Family Support Worker aims to support the safety and wellbeing of Women and Children experiencing and affected by Family and Domestic Violence though a variety of supports using a case management framework.
Services are delivered in alignment with the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence Investment Specifications.
In addition to Case Management, support Workers may also provide court support.
The Specific services to be delivered either in individual or group settings generally include:
- Undertaking a risk assessment and develop a safety plan (potentially including identifying strategies to escape and protect children)
- Developing a case plan including goals
- Undertaking activities to support including, seeking refuge, preparation, or applications for DV orders
- Support Clients to access services via appropriate referrals.
- Assist with accessing home security safety upgrades
- Court support
- Advocacy
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum three years’ experience in Domestic and Family Violence within the community / human services sector
- Qualification in community and human services service (Degree level desirable but, not essential)
- Case management experience
- Current C/CA class Driver’s license (QLD)
Core Competencies
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to effectively follow, implement and communicate the intake processes and systems to all relevant parties.
- Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively with clients, external stakeholders and diverse teams.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to provide client assessments on safety and risk
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice and attachments relating to domestic Family Violence within family systems
- Sound ICT skills
Other Requirements
- Understanding of the confidentiality practice within the Child protection and Domestic and Family Violence legislation.
- Ability to work within the legal limitations around the right to confidentiality and privacy.
- Knowledge of the issues effecting families and individuals who maybe experiencing Domestic and Family Violence, child abuse, trauma informed practice, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.
All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.
Our Benefits
As a valued employee of CatholicCare, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 300 staff. Supported by good leadership, you will proudly deliver services to make a difference in the lives of a wide range of people across our local community. You will also enjoy:
- A supportive work-life balance
- A stable employer with a strong, values-driven culture
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee benefits across a range of product discounts and wellness content
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Generous salary packaging options of up to $15,900 to increase your take home pay
What to Do Next
To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:
- Your current resume
- A cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the role
Apply today for a career that changes lives.
