Women’s Advocate – Women’s Safety Contact Program Women’s Safety Services SA Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION

Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is a leading provider of support services for women and children experiencing domestic & family violence. Our organisation shares a vision for a society where women and their children live safely and thrive in communities free from all forms of violence. Our staff have passion, courage, and resilience that nurture and support life-changing outcomes for clients.

 

THE ROLE

The Women’s Safety Contact Program (WSCP) is a Statewide telephone based service that provides casework services to protected person(s) and their children, affected by domestic and family violence whose partners (or former partners) are involved in a Domestic Violence Abuse Prevention Program.

An opportunity to join the program as a Women’s Advocate, on a full time basis has arisen. The position is a fixed term contract until 30 June 2024.

 

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this position you will have significant knowledge and experience in the provision of services to women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

  • A Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Services or similar, and/ or experience commensurate with the position.
  • Significant knowledge and experience in the provision of case management responses and casework intervention
  • Understanding of risk assessments and safety management planning;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, high empathy, and able to support clients of diverse backgrounds;
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and manage complex caseloads;
  • Experience in managing electronic client records, and strong attention to detail;
  • A current drivers licence, and be eligible for, or hold a DHS Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance

 

HOW TO APPLY

A full position description can be found on our Careers page https://womenssafetyservices.com.au/index.php/about/careers-wsssa

Inquires can be emailed to hr@womenssafetyservices.com.au 

 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9.00am, 23 October 2023

 

WSSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building our strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability, and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged apply.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Women's Safety Services SA Inc

Job Salary

Full time

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