DFSV Refuge Case Worker
Katherine Women’s Crisis Centre
Katherine NT
ABOUT US
The Katherine Women’s Crisis Centre (KWCC) is passionate and focused, working to support and maximise the safety of women and their children experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence in the greater Katherine region. KWCC team consistently work together to create an environment conducive to healing.
KWCC is a Not for profit organisation with programs aimed at preventing and addressing domestic and family violence by working with women, men, young people and children through its multiple programs.
KWCC prides itself on providing a safe, confidential environment for support, advocacy and assistance at a time when women need it the most.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Crisis Accommodation Centre (CAC) is one of the vital programs of the organization and it operates 7 days a week 24 hours a day and provides supported crisis accommodation to women & their children escaping domestic/family violence.
CAC aims to enrich women’s lives by supporting their individual choices. CAC provides the following services:
- 48 hours crisis response
- Supported crisis accommodation
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Education on domestic and family violence
- Advocacy
- Case Management
The work schedule for this position is a rolling 7 day roster system.
ABOUT YOU
As a Domesticc, Family, Sexual Violence Case Worker, you will have
- Diploma or higher education in Community Services or related field, or relevant experience
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Strong advocacy skills
- Ability to screen and assess risk
- Sound knowledge of domestic and family violence and its impact on victim/survivor, children and community
- Knowledge of culturally appropriate case management support from a client centered, strengths based, trauma informed approach.
The role requires you to be resilient, practice non-judgement, have empathy, and walk alongside the women.
BENEFITS OFFERED
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Ongoing supervision
- Generous salary packaging opportunity + leave loading + penalty rates and sleep over allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
Due to the inherent nature of the DFSV Refuge Case Worker duties it is necessary that the position be filled by a female.
The work schedule for this position is a rolling 7 day roster system.
Please contact the Operations Manager, on 08 89 721 322 to obtain the job description and the application process or email [email protected]