Multiple positions available 

Jenny’s Place Inc. is looking for energetic and motivated people to join our passionate team dedicated to supporting those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and survivors of domestic and family violence. 

Jenny’s Place provides crisis and transitional accommodation, early intervention, outreach support and community education. These positions form the new Specialist Children and Young People Program within the refuge and work within the SHS outcomes framework to provide direct services to children and young people that are trauma informed, family centred and culturally appropriate 

Intake/Casework roles – both casual and permanent part time positions available (3 and 4 day positions available)

SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL:

1. Tertiary qualifications in welfare or associated field minimum diploma level.
2. A sound knowledge and understanding of the complex needs of clients facing homelessness and dynamics of Domestic and Family Violence.
3. Excellent communication skills, liaison, negotiation and advocacy skills
4. Basic counselling and advocacy skills
5. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and time management.
7. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and commitment to evidence based practice.
8. Knowledge of, and ability to use multidisciplinary teamwork, and to collaborate with other services/organisations relevant to case management and service delivery.
9. Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems 
10. WWCC, National Criminal record Check, Full vaccination certificate against COVID 19
11. Being female is a genuine Occupational Qualification to offer appropriate service to women and children under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act.
12. Going On Call and at times working after hours is a component of this work, applicants need to live within 40 km of Newcastle and hold a current NSW drivers license and comprehensively insured, reliable motor vehicle 

DESIRABLE

1. knowledge of local housing pathways
2. understanding of tenancy law 
3. experience with CIMS assessments and data entry 

Exciting new opportunities in Child and Young Person Team

Do you want to be a part of changing the lives of children and young people who have been affected by trauma? Exciting new roles that will allow you to do just that! 

Occupational Therapist – position until 30 June 2024;1 day per week requiring a minimum degree level qualification current relevant registration to practice and experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and working with children, families and community who have experienced domestic violence is highly desirable

SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Current registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board, AHPRA.
2. Experience in working with children, families and community who have experienced domestic violence is highly desirable.
3. Demonstrated communication skills, liaison, negotiation and advocacy skills
4. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and time management.
6. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and commitment to evidence based practice.

7. Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric Occupational Therapy services.
8. Knowledge of and/or experience in the administration and interpretation of standardised assessments in paediatric occupational therapy.
9. Knowledge of, and ability to use multidisciplinary teamwork, and to collaborate with other services/organisations relevant to case management and service delivery.
10. Competent computer skills and ability to adapt to new IT systems.
11. WWCC, National Criminal record Check, Full vaccination certificate against COVID 19

The Multidisciplinary team will provide direct services to accompanied children and young people and their mother living in the refuge who are experiencing, or who have experienced, DFV. They will work from a strengths-based approach using trauma informed and evidence-based practices to ensure a wrap around service model is achieved for children and young people. 

Conditions are per relevant award and depend on qualifications and experience 

Women who identify as Aboriginal and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA SEEK PLATFORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

To apply: email your cover letter addressing the above selection criteria and resume to  [email protected] clearly identifying which position you are applying for 

These positions will close when the roles have been filled