Join a leading multi-disciplinary elder abuse program at an exceptional and values-driven not-for profit organisation, Eastern Community Legal Centre.

• Ongoing position
• Part-time (0.6EFT)
• Attractive employee benefits include a friendly and supportive work culture, salary packaging, leave loading, additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year

About the role

As a member of the Eastern Community Legal Centre’s Elder Abuse Response Programs, the Elder Abuse Advocate will:

• Work as an integral part of two multidisciplinary programs alongside Community Lawyers, Financial Counsellors, Elder Abuse Advocates, and other community service professionals.
• Provide intensive, wraparound support for older clients experiencing elder abuse, including psychosocial support, risk management and safety planning, emotional support, and referrals.
• Participate in community engagement activities.

About you

You are an experienced social worker or community services professional with a passion for supporting clients experiencing elder abuse or family violence. You provide trauma-informed and culturally safe support to clients experiencing complex circumstances. You are keen to work collaboratively as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team. Specifically, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in social work, health/social sciences, and/or extensive experience in the community or welfare sectors.
• Demonstrated experience providing specialist family violence or elder abuse services or other extensive and relevant direct client service delivery.
• An understanding of the social and legal context of elder abuse and a commitment to social justice.

If you want to contribute to the success of an organisation working towards a community that respects and upholds the values of human rights, fairness and justice, click "Apply Now".

A position description is attached.