A rewarding opportunity for a dedicated worker to join our mission to promote the safety of women and their children. Mount Gambier Region.
The Role
Centacare collaboratively partners with Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) and Centacare Catholic Country SA to pilot CSR programs in South Australia, including the Limestone Coast. The main objective of the CSR program is to connect victim/survivors with post crisis community supports, increase resilience, economic independence and reduce potential future re-entry into the DFV/Homelessness crisis systems.
Based in Mount Gambier, the Case Manager – CSR will work with women and their children who are exiting crisis case management services, through the provision of specialised therapeutic case management and therapeutic groups supports. The Case Manager – CSR will be required to undertake safety first case management including risk assessments and safety planning with clients, that develops sustainable community connections and support.
This position is funded on a fixed-term opportunity until 30 September 2024. Please see attached position description for full details.
What you need to bring
Essential
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
- Valid Australian Drivers Licence
- Bachelor of Social Work and/or experience commensurate with the position
- Ability to do some work outside of standard hours when required
Desirable
- Extensive experience in domestic violence and/or Aboriginal family violence focussed case management
What’s in it for you
- SCHCADS Award 2010, Crisis accommodation Level 3 $47.50 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Opportunity to influence strategy and policy within the DFV sector
- Tight knit and supportive team
- Experienced and supportive leadership
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the following links:
Centacare Catholic Family Services – Our Story
Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services – Centacare
Limestone Coast Domestic Violence Service – Centacare
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Susie Smith, Regional Manager, on 08 8303 6653.
Applications close 5pm on Friday, 04 August 2023.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.
