Family Violence Case Manager

Family Violence Case Manager

Part time (.8 EFT)
Based in the Southern Metro Region

Enjoy the benefits of working with a growing organisation offering career development, flexibility and an attractive annual salary package up to $71,000 (including leave loading and superannuation).  

The Role:

The role of Family Violence Case Manager is to provide support and work alongside women and children who have experienced Family Violence and to assist clients of the service to maximise their ability to live independently.  This includes information provision, advocacy, referral to allied support services, as well as case planning, risk assessment and goal setting.  Practical support is also a component of the role and may include assistance to attend court, complete application forms and assist in enrolling children into school and services. 

As most women entering the refuge require upon exit, the role is also responsible for working with women towards securing alternative accommodation.  This includes liaison with homelessness services and housing providers, including real estate agencies.       

VincentCare Victoria:

VincentCare Victoria is an award winning organisation established to provide a range of accommodation and support services to people that are facing disadvantage throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Our aspiration is to be the leader in providing care, hope and advocacy for those facing disadvantage. Our purpose is to create opportunities and lasting change for the most marginalised. VincentCare is well equipped to provide a continuum of services that effectively meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.  

Northern Community Hub provides integrated services in the community housing sector, along with family violence services, case management services and youth outreach services. 

Working with VincentCare:

A key strategic priority is attracting and retaining skilled and committed employees aligned to our values. VincentCare has over three hundred dedicated, talented and enthusiastic staff working across a range of programs and services and offers a number of benefits including:

• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging
• Choice of Superannuation fund
• Family friendly and flexibility
• Study leave
• The Ozanam Scholar Bursary 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to the principles of social justice and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or religion.  

Selection Criteria:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Diploma Community Services, Bachelor Social Work), and/or extensive experience in the field.

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to homelessness and homelessness service system

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to family violence, including knowledge of the feminist framework regarding gendered violence

• Demonstrated understanding of the issues and needs facing women and their children enduring and escaping family violence who may also present with complex needs and marginalisation including homelessness, AOD, mental health, disability, legal issues, isolation, poverty, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity etc.

• Demonstrated knowledge about case management frameworks and principles

• Demonstrated administrative skills, including high level of data accuracy and uptake and strong attention to detail. Has high level computer literacy. Strong computer literacy, demonstrated experience utilising Microsoft. Excellent time management & organisational skills

• Can demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as advanced interpersonal skills. Has experience of writing quality reports, submissions and successful grant applications. 

How to apply:

Applicants must submit their CV together with a detailed response to each of the key selection criteria in the position description which is available at https://fsr.cvmail.com.au/vincent/.  

Please submit your application through our website at https://fsr.cvmail.com.au/vincent/

Phone enquiries may be made to Coordinator Michelle on 1300 556 122.   

Applications close: 5.00pm Friday, 22nd March 2019  

VincentCare welcomes applications from people from diverse cultural & linguistic backgrounds including people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander.

All appointments within VincentCare Victoria are subject to satisfactory completion of a police check and character/performance reference checks.  Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed. Police checks are also undertaken on a periodic basis during the period of employment.

All appointments are subject to disclosure of any relevant employment history of formal disciplinary action for improper or unprofessional conduct taken by current or previous employers or any other integrity body within or outside Australia.

The incumbent for this position must have and maintain a current Victorian Working with Children Check or equivalent.

Applications for this role are open to female candidates only under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.