Victims Assistance Program Victim Support Worker – Full time ongoing

The Victims Assistance Program (VAP) provides for a range of supports including one-off service responses through to ongoing case management. The service works to reduce the impacts of crime and support victim led recovery through the provision of high quality, prompt, case management services to victims of violent crime. Client support and assistance may include the provision of emotional support, brief intervention counselling and psychological first aid, information and advocacy, practical support, referral to specialist services and support with Police, court and legal processes.

The Victim Support Worker provides a variety of support functions to victims of crime which may include provision of intake and assessment, crisis support, case management and case work. The position will work collaboratively with the VAP Team Leader, Family Violence Practice Lead and Aboriginal Engagement Worker to provide a client centred approach that promotes recovery through the provision of psychological first aid, support, information, advocacy, referrals, outreach, education, community links and use brokerage funds.

For further information please contact Chantale Recruitment and Student Program Coordinator on 0487 546 939.or email [email protected].

Please forward your resume and cover letter, addressing your suitability for the position to [email protected].

Applications welcome at any time until these positions are filled.