• 12-month position 
  
• 35 hours per week
  
• Salary range: SCHADS AWARD minimum 4.1 (the specific level of remuneration is dependent on the workers experience) 
  
• Salary packaging available 

ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

CCDVCAS is a well-established service, which has been operating on the Central Coast for almost 30 years. CCDVCAS is seeking Domestic and Family Violence Specialist workers to join our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The work of the Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Worker includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

1. Accepting electronic referrals from the DFV Connect and non-electronic referrals direct from government agencies and non-government services.
2. Contacting clients referred to CCDVCAS in a timely manner, conducting a threat assessment to ascertain their current risk status and undertaking safety planning to address a client’s immediate safety needs.
3. Liaising with the Safety Action Meeting (SAM) Coordinator to ensure all clients assessed as ‘at serious threat’ are placed on the agenda for the next SAM when necessary.
4. Providing relevant information and making warm referrals to a range of service providers to assist clients with their ongoing needs.
5. Liaising with clients in relation to Safety Action Plans developed at SAMs and/or support provided, or arranged, by CCDVCAS.
6. Engaging in community development activities.
7. Attending court on ADVO list days and other days as required to provide information, assistance and court advocacy for CCDVCAS clients as directed by the CCDVCAS Manager.
8. Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key CCDVCAS partners including the NSW Police Force, Local Courts, legal representatives and referral agencies, in order to facilitate client access to those agencies and services.
9. Complying with the SAM Manual and the Domestic Violence Information Sharing Protocol;
10. Assisting the SAM Coordinator to develop and administer policies, systems and processes for the effective operation of the CCDVCAS and SAMs.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in community services or social work
• Demonstrated understanding of the gendered nature of Domestic & Family Violence its complexities and consequences
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with clients in crisis and provide appropriate, trauma-informed support
• Demonstrated understanding of the particular needs of and challenges faced by: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, clients from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Elderly, people with a Disability.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice response to domestic and family violence including Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in negotiation, advocacy and conflict resolution
• Ability to work with the local community to promote awareness of domestic and family violence and CCDVCAS services
• Proficient information technology and data entry skills, and the ability to use word processing software including Outlook, Word, Excel, databases, and master online platforms easily.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills to undertake all your own client notes, data entry, report writing and administrative duties for your role.
• Must have current driver’s license and car with full comprehensive insurance.

Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

A COVID-19 vaccination status is part of your application for employment. You will also be required to provide further evidence of vaccination status or medical contraindication certificate as part of your recruitment /interview process.