• Location: 10 Tongala Ave, Cummeragunja 2731
• Hours: Up to 33 hours per week

Description:

We are currently seeking a Community Support Officer to support victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) to access culturally appropriate services/programs that supports their overall health and wellbeing.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Victorian Aboriginal health, local Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control health service.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals in culturally appropriate ways
• Demonstrated understanding of the diverse health and social needs of Aboriginal people
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including a friendly and professional approach and an ability to deal with a broad range of people at all levels.
• Sound written verbal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines, manage interruptions and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated capacity to manage sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and remain impartial at all times.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability of working independently with minimal supervision, and as an effective team member, promoting cooperation and commitment to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Microsoft applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Duties include

(please see position description for full details):

• Engage with the community to identify programs, projects, and activities that support community affected by domestic, family and sexual violence
• Assist to develop and deliver education sessions about domestic, family and sexual violence
• Investigate other opportunities for community engagement within the scope of CHADAC
• Provide input into the CHADAC newsletter.
• Provide advocacy for individuals, families and the community around domestic, family and sexual violence
• Facilitate referrals (internal and external) as required.
• Maintain records and statistics on projects, program activities, and educations sessions in Communicare and other written reports.
• Cooperate with management initiatives and participate in achieving the targets outlined by CHADAC
• Work in accordance with the EEO, OH&S, Code of Conduct and safe working practices, policies, and procedures of CHADAC.
• Participate in staff, planning and accreditation meetings.
• Participates in the performance appraisal and supervision process.
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge via appropriate staff development activities.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills in recording and reporting information to the multidisciplinary team.
• Work as part of a team and actively participates in staff meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Undertake work in accordance with the CHADAC Code of Conduct and the CHADAC Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as directed.

For further information or for any queries please contact Belinda Day, CEO, on 03 5869 3343.

A position description is attached.