About us

For more than 38 years, Zonta House Refuge Association Inc. has supported women who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing family and domestic violence. Zonta House provides refuge and transitional accommodation, holistic support services and education to women over the age of 18.

About the role

The Recovery Support Worker role works with women in refuge and transitional accommodation or in the community who have who have been identified as having drug and or alcohol dependency and/or mental health concerns, to support their emotional well being and recovery.  

We are seeking a Recovery Support Worker to join our Recovery Support team to provide support across the metropolitan area.  This is a full time role on a fixed term contract, ending June 2024.

Selection Criteria

Please submit a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than two pages.  Applications without this statement will not be accepted.

Essential

• Relevant qualification and/or degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Community Services, Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health.
• Experience of working with women affected Family and Domestic Violence, Drug and or Alcohol, Mental Health issues and Trauma.
• Demonstrated ability and success in engaging and supporting children, young people and/or women who have experienced family and domestic violence.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in providing therapeutic approaches, strategies and interventions.
• A passion for contributing to social change.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, advocate and refer effectively to a wide range of service providers.
• Experience in providing professional and high quality reports and  documentation.
• Ability to work independently and maintain own workload whilst still able to work effectively as a member of a team
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• National Police Clearance Certificate
• Working with Children card
• A valid motor vehicle driver’s license with a good driving records

Desirable

• Competency in SHIP, Penelope or other similar case management software

The Benefits

• Extra tax savings with Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions 
• Opportunities for career development, supervision, professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

To apply for this position

Apply via SEEK only by submitting a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in no more than two pages, together with your resume.  Applications with no selection criteria will not be accepted.

Applications close on Monday, 3rd October 2022 at 5.00pm AWST.

Zonta House promotes a workplace that values and fosters the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from cultural diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

For enquiries, please contact Kombe Musonda, Team Leader on 0405 644 689.

Zonta House reserves the right to commence interviews with suitable applicants immediately.