Case Support Workers ( Male ) (Identified)
Job No:
160587
Location:
Lilydale
- This is an entry level position, giving you the opportunity to work with experienced Case Managers in order to support Men and their families who have experienced or are experiencing family violence
- Excellent learning and development pathways
- Attractive Award remuneration plus benefits including salary packaging and a supportive workplace
About the Opportunity
BWAHS is growing, and as a result, an exciting opportunity has opened for Male Case Support Workers to join the team. This position is open to people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and the position will be based within the men’s family violence services team.
In the men’s team the Case Support Worker will work with the men’s family violence case managers to work collaboratively as a member of the Men’s case management team to provide culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and families who have experienced, or are currently experiencing, family violence.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
- Assist with intake processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men and families when they are referred to BWAHS
- Maintain records including case notes, reports, plans and statistics within required timelines
- Facilitate referrals to other ACCOs and/or mainstream agencies such as mental health, housing, alcohol and other drug services, and community services
- Participate in regular network meetings, working groups and forums relevant to the work of BWAHS
- Attend appointments and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men and their families
- Build and develop networks with community services, family violence services and ACCO’s.
- Participate in regular clinical and internal supervision, reflective practice and case plan reviews.
- Undertake training as required, as identified through a professional training needs plan.
As well as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we're looking for someone who has experience, either lived or professional, with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Who has an interest in working in family violence and is willing to learn, grow and develop their skills in this field.
You'll need a current Victorian Driver's License, as well as a willingness to obtain a Police Check, Working with Children's Check, completed record of vaccination and a first aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
Benefits of working with BWAHS
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-respected community organisation and gain skills and experience that will allow you to progress your career.
You'll work with passionate and dedicated teams to make a genuine difference for families and communities impacted by family violence and intergenerational trauma.
A competitive remuneration package in line with SCHADS Award Level 2 will be available, plus salary packaging, and a range of additional benefits, including:
- The chance to work in a culturally safe environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- A supportive and inclusive culture
- Regular internal and external supervision, wellbeing and reflective practice opportunities.
About the Organisation
Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) is the leading specialist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Specific family violence service provider in the Eastern Metropolitan region of Melbourne (including inner and outer East).
We provide a range of services and programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing family violence.
The understanding of culture and practice that lead the delivery of services by bwahs has lead to a family violence model that works with the whole family, men and women and their families to find healing, this position is a key component of this model.
Note: Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander candidates need only apply - Equal Opportunity Act (H143/2018)
If you Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are a Male, please don't hesitate to APPLY NOW !