Family Violence Support Worker Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Organisation

GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Organisation with offices in Morwell and Bairnsdale Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not-for-Profit Organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.

 

About the role

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for direct service delivery and ensure quality outcomes to women with or without children, who are escaping domestic violence.  

 

Duties

  • Family support
  • Advocacy
  • Community, Networks and Stakeholders
  • Case Management
  • Quality & Compliance

 

Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal culture with the ability to liaise with and support the local Community.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office computer packages.
  • Ability to assess and provide case management to address key areas of the client’s needs.
  • Deliver support services to people who have experienced domestic or family violence.
  • Experience in case work with women and children from diverse backgrounds who have experienced family violence.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with the capacity to negotiate and liaise with other agencies and the community.

 

Benefits

  • Salary Packaging
  • Work with a team that is committed, supportive and innovative
  • Excellent training opportunities

 

How to apply for this job

A copy of the position description and the application form can be found on the GEGAC website.

https://gegac.bamboohr.com/jobs/

 

Applications close Sunday, 13th November at 5pm.

No late applications will be considered.

A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this Organisation.

“this advertisement is pursuant to the ‘special measures’ provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)”.

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative

Job Salary

Not Provided

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