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SalaryThis role will provide outreach case management services directly to women and their children who access the service. The caseworker will work within a person-centered framework and facilitate access to information and support over an agreed period.
Duties:
Duties:
- To provide direct case management and coordinated care and support for women and children.
- In consultation with eligible clients undertake holistic assessment to determine individual needs for access to relevant health and community supports.
- Based on the outcome of the assessment, develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review appropriate and relevant individual care plans.
- Ensure that individuals are valued and respected and that care initiatives aim to promote independence and client self-determination.
- Participate in the on-call service on a rostered basis.
- Knowledge of the impact that domestic violence & homelessness has on women and children is essential
- Knowledge of the local service system and government and non-government services that are relevant to the target group
- Relevant community services qualification - Diploma level desired
- Experience in the area of domestic violence & homelessness & ideally court work
- 2+ years of experience working with vulnerable families is desirable
- Ability to identify and respond to risk
- Understanding of Trauma-Informed Practice
- Working With Children Check
- Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check
- Full Australian drivers license
