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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why work for us
The Salvation Army Inner Gippsland Family Violence Services provide support and assistance to victim-survivors, their children and perpetrators of Family Violence.
The Family Violence Outreach Service reports into the Family Violence Stream, Victoria located at The Salvation Army in Leongatha and provides support and assistance to Victim Survivors of Family Violence and their Children to build a life free from violence.
The Service provides case work in a range of different intensities, from brief crisis response to long term case management to promote the safety, wellbeing and recovery of the Victim Survivor and their children providing assistance with risk assessment and safety planning; advocacy and liaison with Police and Courts and, referrals to appropriate services to improve outcomes for this vulnerable group. The service also provides services to rural and regional areas across South Gippsland and Bass Coast and where required will link and support Victim Survivors out of region to ensure they continue to be supported and service delivery is guided by best practice frameworks of governing and peak bodies, Family Safety Victoria, Safe and Equal, Gippsland Women’s Health.
Why this role matters
We are seeking a values driven Case Manager to:
- Build trust and rapport with victim survivors of family violence and their children and comprehensively and continuously develop safety plans and risk management strategies
- Undertake a holistic assessment of presenting issues for victim survivors of family violence and their children and develop a case plan to identify steps to meeting the needs/goals of the Victim Survivor, with review
- Work in partnership with the Victim Survivor, acknowledging and supporting their strengths, capabilities, and survival strategies, to empower them to achieve their goals and regain control of their lives
- Support with access to, information, advocacy, and referrals to support the Victim Survivor to exercise their rights, make informed decisions, navigate the service system
- Identify high risk Victim Survivors and provide appropriate professional referrals to the Risk Assessment Management Panel (RAMP) as required
- Liaise and network with relevant community groups and agencies, and facilitate linkages with services and programs, to improve the safety and wellbeing of the Victim Survivor, as well as access for the Victim Survivors
- Provide practical assistance to find safe, secure, affordable housing and information, advice and referrals to appropriate services which promote healing and recovery
This is a part time maximum term position, 30.4 hours per week to December 2023 based in Leongatha. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award, Level 5.
As a Case Manager at the Salvos you will enjoy:
- As a registered not for profit organisation you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Maybe eligible to NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
What we’re looking for
- *A minimum Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or related discipline or recent employment in the family violence sector or equivalency met through the 7 Equivalency Principles in line with the minimum mandatory qualification requirements
- Demonstrated experience working within Family Violence programs
- Strong and authentic interpersonal skills with experience working with a range of clients
- Understanding of the complexities that come with working in Family Violence
- Understanding of the MARAM Framework, The Safe and Equal Code of Conduct for Specialist Family Violence Services, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme, Children’s Information Sharing Sche
- Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
- Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
*MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
The minimum mandatory qualifications requirements are in place in Victoria and have been since the 1st of July 2021. They are available on https://safeandequal.org.au/working-in-family-violence/minimum-qualifications/ [link removed]. If you believe these pathways may apply to you and would like more information, please contact us (details below).
The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.
Enquiries
Shayli Ballard at [email protected]
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
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