• Established Not-for-profit organisation with 99 years of trusted expertise
• Additional days of paid leave on top of the standard leave entitlements
• Predominantly work from home which will ensure you have work/life balance

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of male victims of Domestic Family Violence?, We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to join our team in Hornsby.

If you are committed to supporting male victims, providing support and case management services, and are looking for a flexible Part time role, we would love for you to read on.

The role will predominantly be work from home, however we will require the employee to be able to attend Safety Action Meetings in person in North Sydney locations. The expectation would be that you will be available to attend at least a minimum of one meeting per fortnight.

The role will also require you to attend monthly Supervision and Area team meetings as required.

In addition, there will be a requirement for some face-to-face case management sessions from an office space provided in the locality.

This is a Permanent Part time role working 15-30 hours per week, with preferred days of work; Monday to Thursday. On one of these days, you will be required to work from the Hornsby office.

This role is in line with a SCHADS Award Level 5 position, with an hourly rate of $53.24 plus 11.5 % superannuation.

ABOUT US:

Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship and family support services. Our vision is to empower people to thrive in the most vital part of their lives - their relationships. We are committed to leading the way in providing responsive, cutting edge, transformative relationship services with and for our diverse communities, at every stage of life. This is our promise to everyone we work with.

We deliver services spread across 30+ physical locations (plus online) to more than 160,000 clients and we're backed by qualified staff and 99 years of trusted expertise in sensitive relationship matters.

We are thrilled to be recognised as a winner of XREF Engage 2023 Best Workplace Awards for 2 surveys in a row. This prestigious award recognises the best workplaces that have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, recognise achievements, celebrate significant events, encourage continuous learning and most importantly, enjoy our work despite the seriousness of what we do.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

To effectively provide coordinated case management to clients through a process of engagement, screening, needs assessment and referrals to appropriate services within Interrelate and externally as required.

This role will be focused on supporting male victims affected by Domestic Family Violence and your experience in case management and skills in managing high conflict will ensure your success in this role.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the overall delivery and quality management of the Male DFV Victims Services
• Provide appropriate case coordination, generally through an initial telephone contact with client based on the relevant referral process:
  • Liaise with the Police for additional contact information or to discuss changes of risk rating, where required.
  • Prepare case file notes and quarterly reports for all victims supported according to the template that will be provided by Victims Services.
  • Represent male victim(s) at "Serious Threat" at Safety Action Meetings (SAMs) as required and follow up with the male victim and discuss any safety action plan developed.

• Undertake intake assessment with clients to:
  • Assess suitability for services
  • Assess the person's / family's needs
  • Prioritise services
  • Assess risks (including suicide risk) and develop action plans to mitigate risks
  • Assist clients to develop their own goals and case/service plan
  • Make appropriate internal and external referrals
  • Refer to other services including scheduling people into their initial appointment with Interrelate practitioners / services

• Monitor progress and the changing needs of families while they are waiting for and receiving Interrelate services
• Provide case management and/or brief interventions to a caseload of clients

*Please refer to the job description for further details on the role accountabilities*

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, community welfare, counselling, psychology or related discipline, OR a Graduate Diploma in counselling, community service or equivalent in addition to holding a bachelor's degree that is not a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in case management with families along with the skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of the child
• Demonstrated experience in therapeutic work with families and children, along with knowledge of child development, child protection and family violence issues
• Ability to liaise with the community and build local networks including family law specialist and magistrates along with experience in dealing with the Family Law System
• The ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure positive outcomes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer the following competitive employment conditions:

• Additional days of paid leave on top of the standard leave entitlements
• Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
• Training, mentoring, supervision and access to resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Awards and Appreciation Programs
• Opportunities for multi-skilling and up-skilling
• Excellent working environment

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application by the closing date. Please ensure you upload a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Job Description.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Male Victims of Domestic Family Violence enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of diverse; gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage. If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we will organize for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.

All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with Children Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.