Men's Case Manager (Identified)

• Provide direct case management and reduce barriers to behavioural change for Aboriginal men and families
• Ongoing professional development opportunities available
• Salary in line with SCHADS Level 5 + excellent benefits, including in-house training and ongoing professional development!

BWAHS delivers a range of program and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, men and their families who have been impacted by family violence. These services include, the provision of case management, intensive family support, counselling for women, men and youth and children, and programs for men, women and children. The Women’s group worker will work with the Women’s programs Co-ordinator to design and deliver culturally centred therapeutic groups for women. Currently groups such as possum skin cloaks, parenting groups, Tiddas and other creativity-based programs are being delivered.

Note: Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander candidates need only apply - Equal Opportunity Act (H143/2018)

The successful applicant will provide case management and case coordination to male users of violence using an outreach model of service delivery. Assisting Aboriginal men to use a range of Men’s Behaviour Change strategies that promote accountability and responsibility.

Core Duties:

• Provide case management and effective case coordination using an outreach model of service delivery
• Undertake Family Violence Risk Assessments
• Provide ongoing analysis of safety, risk, and wellbeing
• Make appropriate referrals and connections
• Keep and maintain client records in line with quality assurance requirements, including data collection.
• Engage with partnered organisations, services, and stakeholders.
• Abide by all privacy and confidentiality policies and legislation.

About You

You have an interest in providing me with opportunities for behaviour change and a commitment to create healing opportunities for men and families.

Essential

• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• Current Working with Children’s Check & National Police Check (if not currently held, BWAHS will support you to obtain)

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification or willingness to obtain one in a field relevant to the position
• Case management experience
• Experience working in the family violence sector or related areas would be beneficial but not essential
• First Aid Qualification

Benefits of working with BWAHS

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work with passionate and dedicated teams to make a genuine difference for our families and communities impacted by family violence and intergenerational trauma.

• Remuneration: a highly attractive SCHADS Level 5 salary commensurate with your skills and experience + optional salary packaging
• Transport Assistance: access to a pool car booking system
• Balance: excellent job security, work-life balance, and flexible work arrangements negotiable depending on your needs
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities such as Central Interest Point training, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme training, and more.