Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) Case Worker
Cooma, NSW - other MFSS office locations will be considered
Part-Time or Full-Time, 28 – 35 hrs/week, negotiable
Contract – June 2029, with possibility of extension
SCHADS Level 4.1
Make a difference where it matters most.
Are you looking to join a trusted, place-based organisation? Do you have understanding and experience delivering case work to regional communities? We want to hear from you.
About Monaro Family Support Service
Monaro Family Support Service (MFSS) is a highly regarded community-based non-government organisation which has been providing support for families and developing community capacity, across the Monaro region since 1979.
Our Values
WELCOMING | Our Place is Your Place
RESPECTFUL | We Honour Your Story
RESPONSIBLE | We Do Our Best
ADAPTABLE | We're Open To Growth
MFSS delivers the Staying Home Leaving Violence program within the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area (LGA). The SHLV program aims to support women and children affected by DFV to remain in their home, or a home of their choosing, after leaving an abusive relationship.
About the Role
The SHLV Case Worker is a specialist Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Case work role, working in collaboration with the SHLV Program Manager, and another SHLV Case Worker. The successful applicant will support the delivery of the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHVL) program, in the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area (LGA).
This role includes:
· Long-term, strength-based, trauma-informed and needs based case management and case coordination support to women and children who have left domestic and/or family violence.
· Conducting comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) risk assessment, using the Domestic Violence Safety Assessment Tool and devise safety plans in partnership with SHLV clients.
· Completing home safety audits and modifications, to support women and children to remain safe in their home, or a home of their choosing.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be considered for the role of SHLV Case Worker, we’d love to hear from you.
Selection Criteria
Relevant Diploma or tertiary qualifications/working actively towards and/or extensive relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in complex case management including outreach support and advocacy.
Demonstrated understanding of DFV and specific issues and complexities particularly affecting women and children, people with disabilities or those caring for people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from multicultural backgrounds and members of the LGBTQI community.
Demonstrated understanding of the criminal justice response to domestic and family violence, and related legal matters such as family law, care and protection.
Ability to work autonomously, solve problems, and manage time effectively and efficiently, with limited direction and supervision.
Strong interpersonal, intrapersonal skills, including ability to communicate with clients, including children, and other service providers.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate with staff at all levels.
Strong verbal and written skills ensuring high-quality client case notes and reporting.
Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, CSD, CIMS or similar).
Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
First Aid Certificate (including asthma and anaphylaxis management).
Legal right to work in Australia.
NSW Current Drivers Licence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the link below to Ethical Jobs and send your CV, a cover letter and a written selection criteria outlining how you meet the essential criteria.
