Intensive Case Manager

Job No: 144447
Location: Croydon, VIC

  • Great opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to providing support and case coordination to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children!
  • Promote family safety and help strengthen individuals' and communities' capacity and resilience.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary with excellent benefits and salary packaging!

About the Organisation 

Established in 2006, Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) provides services and programs to Aboriginal people and families experiencing or at risk of experiencing family violence. Currently, BWAHS is one of 4 Aboriginal specific state-funded healing services in Victoria. BWAHs provides outreach services across the Eastern Metropolitan Region.

BWAHS has skilled, qualified staff and comprehensive experience with the culturally safe delivery of child, youth and family services for Aboriginal people. They provide family violence risk assessment, safety planning, case coordination and support, including referrals to the Risk Assessment Management Panel. They have developed an excellent record for providing high-quality family violence and trauma-informed Intensive Case Management, Integrated Family Services responses and evidence-based therapeutic programs to individuals and groups for a whole of family approach.

Boorndawan Willam derives from the Wathaurong and Woiwurrung languages. Boorndawan (Wathaurong), meaning 'safe' and Willam (Woiwurrung), meaning 'house', combine to create a 'safe house'. The healing service acknowledges the use of these words in the development of the organisation's name.

About the Opportunity

BWAHS is currently seeking a full-time Intensive Case Manager to join their team in Croydon, Melbourne, on a permanent full-time basis. 

Provide family violence case management support and case coordination to Aboriginal women and their children in the East Metropolitan Region. The Intensive Case Manager will undertake comprehensive needs and risk assessments of women and their children.

Core duties:

  • Provide culturally appropriate intensive outreach service to Aboriginal families referred to the Women and Children's Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program.
  • Support clients to identify their safety and support needs to assist them in developing a personal support plan to address priorities for themselves and their children.
  • Undertake Family Violence Risk assessments (MARAM) to establish levels of safety and risk to families referred to the program.
  • Undertake ongoing analysis of the families' safety and wellbeing, including the family capacity to maintain safety for children in the family.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with other Family Violence services and other government and community organisations to ensure multidisciplinary interventions as identified.

To view the full position description, click here.

Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About You

To be considered for this role, you could have experience working in case management, Family Violence, or a related Community services sector.

BWAHS requests you hold a tertiary qualification relevant to this position or be excited at the opportunity to attend recognised training and development to obtain one.

Experience in case management or coordination preferred and supported opportunities to attend professional development to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics and impact of family violence in Aboriginal families and across the community. Your understanding of contemporary Aboriginal culture and the history of intergenerational trauma is a necessity for this role.

Empathy and understanding are essential for this role.

 

You will also need to navigate challenging situations with clients while supporting their strengths. You will have a theoretical understanding of the issues underpinning family violence and its relation to the cultural context.

Please note: You will need to hold or be willing to obtain a current National Police Check, Working with Children Check and basic First Aid Qualification. You will also need a current Driver's Licence.

About the Benefits

This Intensive Case Manager role is a rewarding opportunity to join a passionate team and make a genuine difference to Aboriginal women and children impacted by family violence.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive salary commensurate with your skills and experience. You will also have access to salary packaging.

As a growing organisation, BWAHS offers excellent job security and is committed to investing in its staff, with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

You'll also benefit from an environment that promotes work/life balance, with access to social and emotional wellbeing activities, internal & external supervision, and reflective spaces.

BWAHS is committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for its staff. 

Opportunity to build relationships with families in the community while making a genuine difference in their lives - Apply Now!

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