About Us:

For almost 50 years, Jannawi Family Centre has been working with families experiencing family and sexual violence- providing specialist interventions to children aged 0-12 years and to vulnerable families. Our service was established because people saw a need in the community to support children experiencing neglect and abuse and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by creating meaningful change for children and families.

For more information please visit: www.jannawi.org.au.

About the roles:

We are looking for an experienced worker to support women, children and young people living in the LGA of Sydney who have experienced domestic, family and sexual violence. Whilst the service is based at Summer Hill, support will be offered as an outreach and will include providing specialist counselling, complex case management, risk assessments, home visiting, practical support and transport. Working within a multidisciplinary team with Social Workers and Early Childhood teachers, you will be part of a team delivering quality outcomes for its clients aligned to Jannawi's Vision, Purpose, and Values. You will be responsible for ensuring families are supported to safety, healing and recovery from trauma.

35 hrs per week on a 2-year contract, ending 30 June 2026. SCHADS Award 5.1 equivalent to

If you are looking to join an industry leader where your values of social justice can enrich the lives of children, youth and families, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to): (see position description)

• In close consultation with the team, assess the needs of referred families; develop written family agreements and ongoing case plans to address issues, concerns and readiness of referred families.
• Address issues impacting on the family dynamics, the safety concerns, parenting role and their ability to care for their children. E.g. family violence and safety issues, isolation, communication, extended family and social support networks and budgeting.
• Provide specialist individual, sibling and family counselling relevant to the needs and readiness of referred families.
• Maintain client files and records which outline attendance, issues and concerns addressed, changes and developments in families as they progress towards identified goals.
• Attend case conferences and encourage inter-agency co-operation to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to meeting the needs of referred families and their children.
• Consult with, refer and advocate on behalf of the family re their needs and involvement in appropriate services.

Skills, knowledge and experience needed:

• Knowledge of the dynamics & consequences of interpersonal violence such as child abuse (including neglect), domestic, family and sexual violence. Understanding of legislation in the areas of Child Protection, Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence.
• Experience in counselling families where people have experienced trauma, children are `at risk', have been abused or neglected or families experiencing family & sexual violence.
• Knowledge and understanding of reporting procedures to the Child Protection Helpline, Department of Community Services; the Role of Departmental caseworkers and the Children's Court; Interagency Guidelines; the role of violence prevention services such as WDVCAS, Courts, DV Line and Out of Home Care providers.
• Knowledge of local health, housing, legal and welfare services appropriate to the needs of families impacted by violence and abuse.
• Knowledge and experience in working with parents individually and in groups to enhance life skills and parenting skills, especially within a child safety framework.
• Commitment to strength-based approaches and understanding of the impact of trauma on women, children and young people.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent level of experience across required areas of expertise. This includes Social Work, Counselling or Social Sciences qualifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with people who have lived with interpersonal violence such as child abuse (including neglect), domestic, family and sexual violence.
• Experience in counselling families where people have experienced trauma or where children are at risk of significant harm.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in client advocacy and support.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Solid understanding of the range of issues involved in working with individuals from CALD backgrounds.
• Current drivers licence.
• Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check.

Benefits:

Excellent remuneration package and company benefits | NFP salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,600 for salary packaging meals and entertainment | Additional cultural leave (2) days per annum and flexible working arrangements.

In return, you will have the opportunity of working with an experienced and dedicated team of professionals with the opportunity for further development and career growth.

Please note: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse candidates are an essential criterion as this is a CALD identified positions as per funding agreement. Please indicate this in your application.

A position description is attached.