Job description
- Part time (2 days per week) – Initially maximum term contract to 30 June 2024
- Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
- 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare
About the opportunity
We have an opportunity for an experienced Case Manager to join our Family Violence Services Team. The Family Violence Case Management Program is an 8-week intervention model based on risk and need. Delivering child centred and family focused services, the program aims to address the impact and wellbeing for women and children who are experiencing family violence.
As a Case Manager you will support children and families with:
- Initial risk assessments using the MARAM Framework
- Ongoing risk and needs assessments using the Best Interests Framework
- Developing Family Action Plans and Safety Plans
- Intensive short term case management
- Advocacy and referral to relevant service pathways
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About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification as per the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated case management experience within the child, youth and family welfare sector
- A family-centred and strengths-based approach
- An understanding of the dynamics of family violence and its impact on women and children
- Demonstrated understanding of a range of theoretical approaches relevant to working with children, young people and families, including the MARAM and Best Interests Frameworks
- Strong organisational and time management skills
What’s on offer
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.
How to apply
APPLY today by uploading the following as part of your application and we’ll be in touch shortly:
- Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
- Current resume
Applications will be assessed as they come through and interviews may take prior to applications closing so please do not delay in submitting your application.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Mel Amroodt – Team Leader, Family Violence Services on 0403 460 204.
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: unitingvictas.org.au
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.
